Cesc Fabregas announces retirement - 'The time has come to hang up my shoes'

Cesc Fabregas has announced his retirement from football after a career with Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Monaco and Como. The 36-year-old announced on his Twitter page that he would be bringing his 20-year career to a close, and will become Como’s B team coach. Ad Fabregas won two Premier League titles, two European Championships and a World Cup.

TransfersLiverpool agree £60m deal for Szoboszlai — Paper Round12 HOURS AGO The Spaniard began his career with Barcelona but moved to Arsenal in 2003 in pursuit of regular first-team football. He spent eight years with Arsene Wenger as he became one of the best midfielders of his generation, playing 303 games for the side and becoming club captain. In 2011 he returned to Barcelona, making 151 appearances and winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey.

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He wrote on Twitter: “With great sadness the time has come to hang up my shoes. «I will cherish every moment, from the early days at Barcelona, to Arsenal, back to the blaugrana, Chelsea, Monaco and finally Como. From the World Cup, to the European Championships, the victories in England, Spain, winning European trophies: it was a journey I will never