Arsenal, Barça agree on Fabregas sale

Arsenal, Barça agree on Fabregas sale
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Arsenal announced tonight they have reached an agreement in principle with Barcelona over the sale of Cesc Fabregas.

The midfielder, who joined the Gunners from Barcelona as a 16-year-old in 2003, will now agree personal terms and undergo a medical tomorrow before sealing his return to the Nou Camp.

"Initial agreement between Arsenal and FC Barcelona for the transfer of Cesc [Fabregas] with the signing of contracts and medical to take place on Monday," said a Barcelona club statement.
We thank Cesc for his contribution at Arsenal and wish him future success.
Arsene Wenger, Arsenal manager

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger told the club's official website: "We have been clear that we didn't want Cesc [Fabregas] to leave and that remains the case.

"However, we understand Cesc's desire to move to his home town club and have now accepted an offer from Barcelona. We thank Cesc for his contribution at Arsenal and wish him future success."

A deal for the 24-year-old looked imminent when he was omitted from the Arsenal squad for yesterday evening's match at Newcastle.

Fabregas, who has won 58 caps for Spain, winning the UEFA EURO 2008 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, made 303 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 57 goals. He was named the club's captain in November 2008.