Former Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has joined Serie B aspect Como on a free switch from Monaco.
The ex-Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea star was reportedly contemplating retirement after leaving the Ligue 1 outfit final month, however has chosen to hold on his enjoying profession by signing a two-year cope with Como.
Talking at his unveiling, Fabregas revealed that he was satisfied on the transfer by membership CEO and Chelsea legend Dennis Clever.
“I got here right here to play one of the simplest ways and win as many video games as doable. That is my precedence, and if I felt that was now not the case, I’d grasp up my boots,” Fabregas started.
“I need to take Como the place they need to be, in Serie A. I made a decision to come back right here for a lot of causes. I wished a mission that might give me enthusiasm, I used to be not within the cash. Clever was probably the most convincing and I see a long-term future for this membership.
“I believe this is among the most essential challenges of my profession.”
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Fabregas added {that a} transfer to Como was additionally “a greater mission than MLS provides” and opened up on a failed transfer to close by Milan throughout his peak years.
“After I was 29 years previous and at my peak, I had three years left on my contract with Chelsea and Milan wished me. I knew that I may make [Antonio] Conte change his thoughts and I’m very happy with taking that chance. Conte pushed me past my limits and I’ll all the time thank him for that,” he added.
