Will Cesc Fabregas's Triumph with Spain Steer Him Closer To Barcelona?

Cesc Fabregas's arrival in the 87th minute was a godsend. The Arsenal captained sparked up the fatigued Spanish attack and helped provide the needed edge over their Dutch rivals. The midfield maestro had struggled for serious game time in South Africa, but his contribution ensured that was soon forgotten.

Fabregas was the sole provider in the Spanish winner, providing an inch-perfect pass to fellow midfielder Andres Iniesta, who then smashed home winner. Not only had he assisted greatly with the World Cup winner but he had also given the red fury a much-needed lift that proved pivotal.

As the terrible Howard Webb, who was poor considering the circumstances, blew for the end of the match and 2010 FIFA World Cup, Cesc Fabregas was seen ecstatically celebration with his Spanish teammates. For someone of his calibre, it has come as a welcome relief. The 23-year-old has worked endlessly to secure silverware at Arsenal and to finally add to his frail trophy cabinet will be much deserved.

But now that he has received the taste of trophy life, will it push him further toward Barcelona and away from Arsenal?

The captain has voiced his frustration on the Gunners' inability to secure silverware on a number of occasions. Furthermore, with Barcelona hungrier than ever to add Fabregas to their roster, the Spaniard could depart the Emirates for good.

Fabregas has many friends in the Spanish team. The likes of Iniesta, Xavi, Carlos Puyol, and Gerard Pique would have undoubtedly been advertising the benefits of performing at the Camp Nou to "Cesc" and seeing as the Barcelona overwhelm trophies with ease, a move back to his homeland looks appealing.

But in stating that, Fabregas was a victim of lack of game time whilst at the World Cup and with Barcelona boasting a formidable midfield that had four midfielders in the Spanish starting lineup against the Dutch—Iniesta, Xavi, Sergio Busquets, and Pedro Rodriquez—it could follow suit into the Camp Nou and Fabregas would again struggle for pitch time.

The Arsenal star is set to return back to North London for the Gunners' preseason campaign. There he will meet with manager Arsene Wenger were talks over his future will surely commence.