Cesc Fabregas has insisted there is no chance of him
leaving Emirates Stadium to return to Spain.
The midfielder has been strongly linked with both Real Madrid and
Barcelona in the past but he maintains that he is proud to be an
Arsenal player.
He enjoys being part of a close-knit squad and is only interested
in fulfilling his potential, rather than any financial
rewards.
He said: "I'm not even thinking about returning to Spain. I don't
even listen to the offers that come in for me because I don't need
anything that I haven't already got at Arsenal.
"And it's nothing to do with money. If it was I would have gone to
Real Madrid last summer.
"I am not moved by money, I am moved by football.
"I am playing and I am happy. Being a Gunner is very special,
something that I am proud of. This is a small club on the inside,
like a family, but it's huge on the outside."
Less
hasty
Fabregas has been in sparkling form this season but he feels the
only major difference is more composure in his finishing.
"I think I'm playing the same as ever but the ball is going in for
me which makes it look like I am playing better," he
explained.
"I was getting in front of goal and being hasty but one day Wenger
told me to relax and now I take my time - you could see that with
the goal against Manchester United."
Fabregas admits the entire team has been forced to step up
following the departure of Thierry Henry.
He commented: "Henry is the best player in Arsenal's history and
that's why people panicked when he left. It was like having to
mature all of a sudden, a wake-up call.
"He was like an umbrella that we hid beneath and when he went we
were forced to step forward and take responsibility."
