Cesc Fabregas has introduced his retirement from soccer as he begins to embark on his teaching profession with Como 1907's B and Primavera groups. The 36-year-old Spaniard has loved outstanding success in a bunch of various international locations since making his senior debut for Arsenal manner again in 2004 and a few 17 years later, he has determined the time is now proper to name it quits.

He mentioned throughout an emotional assertion: “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots.

“From my first days at Barca, Arsenal, Barca again, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, I will treasure them all.

“From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget.

“All those who have helped me, my team-mates, coaches, directors, presidents, owners, fans and my agent.

“To all my family, from my parents and my sister to my wife and kids, I cherish your advice, mentorship and guidance. To my opponents who tried to knock me, thank you for making me stronger.

“It has already been more than worth it with all the great memories and friends that I have made on the way.

“I’ve also learnt three languages and became more compassionate and wiser along my travels.

“I lived experiences that I never thought in a million years I would even come close to.

“It’s not all sadness, though, as I’m now going to cross the white line and start coaching the B and Primavera teams of Como 1907. A club and a project I couldn’t be more excited about.

“This charming football team won my heart from the first minute and came to me at the perfect time in my career. I will grab it with both hands.

“So after 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game. I loved every minute.”

Fabregas received the FA Cup with Arsenal in his breakthrough season again in 2005 and went onto captain the Gunners underneath Arsene Wenger after seamlessly changing membership icon Patrick Vieira in midfield at Highbury.

Yet his distinctive type in each the Premier League and Champions League quickly caught the attention of former membership Barcelona as he sealed his return to Catalonia in a £31million switch in August 2011.

Fabregas endured struggles making an attempt to nail down a beginning berth in Pep Guardiola's all-conquering Barca facet with compatriots Sergio Busquets, Xavi and Andres Iniesta all on the prime of their sport.

After profitable six trophies in three seasons together with La Liga in 2013 and the Copa del Rey in 2012, Fabregas would clinch a controversial return to the Premier League with Chelsea.

The choice didn't show in style again in north London the place Arsenal's supporters have been left devastated by their former captain's choice to affix an arch rival in Chelsea.

Nonetheless, that didn't cease Fabregas from showcasing his class as he helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles in three seasons (2014/15 and 2016/17) underneath Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.

Fabregas additionally lifted the League Cup and FA Cup throughout his time at Stamford Bridge earlier than ultimately becoming a member of Monaco in January 2019.

The midfield technician's time on the membership was disrupted by damage, nevertheless and he ultimately opted to maneuver to Serie B facet Como in Italy for the ultimate chapter of his profession in 2022.

Once once more, Fabregas struggled to retain full health and made simply 17 appearances with Como prior to now deciding to finish his taking part in profession.

At worldwide stage, Fabregas stays one of many world's most adorned gamers having performed key roles for Spain of their Euro 2008, 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 triumphs.

He collected 110 caps throughout a ten-year worldwide profession with La Roja, scoring 15 occasions for his nation.