Cesc Fabregas will write history with Arsenal and Spain
Add comment July 2nd, 2008
Cesc Fabregas is a worthy European Champion. After coming so close in the Champions League final in 2006, he has now achieved the accolade at International level with Spain, at the age of just 21. One can only imagine what else he might achieve before the end of his career.
It is remarkable that Sunday’s final was only the second game Cesc had started in the tournament. Kept out of the side by Xavi and Iniesta, he had been used primarily as an impact substitute by Luis Aragones – a role in which he consistently impressed, particularly in the crucial semi-final victory over Russia. Fortunately for our man Fabregas, an injury to David Villa allowed Aragones to bring the Catalan into a five man midfield, and he duly played a solid if less spectacular role in the victory over Germany.
Cesc then dedicated the victory to Arsenal fans everywhere. Lovely to hear, and yet another reason why many would like to see him made club captain this Summer. Hopefully soon he can add more trophies to his haul, this time in the red and white of his club side.
Arsenal have reportedly turned down a £24m bid from Barcelona for Emmanuel Adebayor. Hard to know how accurate those reports are, but if so it’s good to see we’re determined to drive a hard bargain.
More on this signing if and when it happens. Would certainly be an odd one on paper.
I have the feeling the shape of our squad will become much clearer in the next seven days. Could be exciting.
