Arsenal midfielder Cesc
Fabregas has spoken of being 'bound' to Arsene Wenger, amidst
speculation that the pair could be on the move from Emirates
Stadium.
The departure of David Dein last week has cast a cloud over at
least one side of North London and given the closeness he shared
with Wenger, it has led to inevitable talk that the Frenchman could
consider his future to be away from a club with whom he has
achieved so much.
Fabregas, though, has moved to allay any such fears as he remains
confident that Wenger will fulfill his contract at Arsenal, with
the Spanish schemer of a similar mindset with regards his own
future.
Despite his tender years the diminutive playmaker has established
himself as perhaps Arsenal's most important player and while he has
made no secret of the fact he would one day like to play football
back in his homeland, for the moment at least, he is content in the
capital.
"One of the reasons why I am at Arsenal is Wenger," Fabregas told
Marca.
"He (Wenger) has said that is going to fulfil his contract and I
trust his word.
"I would like to return to Spanish football, but before I must
finish my time in England. Now, my plans are to stay in
London.
"I am very happy here. I am enjoying playing football. We have not
had good results but we have played well."
When questioned on reported interest from Real Madrid, the former
Barcelona starlet conceded he knew little of being pursued by the
Spanish titans.
He concluded: "I don't know what is going to happen. I don't know
if they (Arsenal) are going to sell me, but I am very happy
here.
"I am very bound to the coach (Wenger) and I think that he will
continue."