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The Spanish star moved to the Principality of the Mediterranean last week of Chelsea, ending 13 years in England over two periods. He made his debut for his new club in the 1-1 draw Sunday in Marseille. "It was difficult for me to leave after 13 years in England. I started my career there, won a lot of trophies, played for two big clubs and made more than 500 appearances. I sometimes feel even more English than Spanish, "Fabregas told reporters on Wednesday.
The 31 year old player – who also played for Barcelona – moved to Stade Louis II on a three and a half year contract reported costs of € 10 million ($ 11.5 million), with fallen out of favor at Stamford Bridge with new coach Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri. "Three months ago, I did not expect to leave Chelsea, but the the circumstances helped, " he said. "I was winning less playing time. At first it was a surprise for me, but I arrived at the decision with my family. It's the best thing for my future. I feel like a young player again and I can not wait to play."
Fabregas has teamed up again with Henry, the great French with whom he played at Arsenal early in his career and who became coach of Monaco in October. "Thierry helped me a lot when I was young. He is one of the best players with whom I played. It's a huge challenge. I am here to help but also to help the club,Added Monaco, currently languishing in the relegation zone of Ligue 1.
"The club is not well placed. We are in a negative moment but we can return it. The goal is to save the team and go far in the Cup to try to enter Europe next season. Everyone is watching the challenge in a positive way. Fabregas spoke after being presented with Monaco other dedications of january: Brazilian defender Naldo and Fodé at the back Ballo-Toure as well as middle William Winner, who borrowed Antalyaspor. None of the foursomes were eligible to participate in the Wednesday night derby between Monaco and Nice, when Henry had to face his old friend Patrick Vieira, another great Arsenal who is now the coach of Nice.
– The stumbling stone of Batshuayi –
Meanwhile, as the champions of France 2017 are trying to to pull the table, the club's vice president, Vadim Vasilyev, admitted that their attempts to The striker Michy Batshuayi lent by Chelsea are blocked for the moment by the English side. The Belgian international is currently on loan in Valencia but the Spaniards hope to get rid of a player who has struggled to make an impression since arriving in Mestalla at the beginning of the campaign.
Monaco is looking for a experienced scorer to lighten the pressure on Radamel Falcao, but they want to take over the loan contracted by Valencia for 25 years. "We reached an agreement with the player. We agree with Valencia. For now, Chelsea is blocking the deal because they prefer the idea of a transfersaid Vasilyev. But everything can change very quickly in football. "
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