Cesc Fabregas Confirms Arsenal Stay

After weeks of speculation and rumors flying around in the world of football, Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has come out and confirmed he will remain at Arsenal.

Cesc apologised to fans for not speaking earlier and reaffirmed his commitment to the club.

In a statement he said, "Firstly, I would like to apologise to all the Arsenal fans for not speaking sooner about my future, but I have not known what I was going to do until this moment."

He also made it clear that joining Barcelona is a dream, but not one he will experience right now.

"I cannot deny that joining a club like Barcelona was not an attractive move for me. This was the club where I learned my football, it is my home town where my friends and family are and a club where I have always dreamed of playing. There are not many players in the world who would not want to play for Barcelona."

"I have had many conversations with Arsene Wenger both in person and over the phone over the last few months and although the content of those conversations will remain private, the conclusion is that Barcelona have had two formal offers rejected by Arsenal."

"I am a professional and I fully understand that it is Arsenal's prerogative not to sell me."

In some ways, his statements could be seen as though he still wants a move but will honor his contract and the club that did so much for his development since his move to the Emirates.

"I owe a lot to the club, manager, and the fans and I will respect their decision and will now concentrate on the new season ahead with Arsenal."

"I can assure all the fans that now the negotiations have ended, I will be 100 percent focused on playing for Arsenal."

"I am an Arsenal player and as soon as I step out onto the pitch, that is the only club I will be thinking about."

"I am looking forward to the start of the season and putting this speculation behind me."

Fabregas has already joined the team and as they prepare for the long season ahead with a great challenge, Arsenal will once again look to put the many critics behind as they look for title success.

As the Premiership gets tougher, so will the challenge for supremacy, something Arsene Wenger will welcome.

At least that calls an end to the speculation and now we can find someone else to harass. Just kidding. Arsenal faithful.