Formed in Barcelona, which he left at the age of 16 in 2003, to join Arsenal, Cesc Fàbregas had participated in one of the beautiful lines in the history of the London club a year later. Champion of England with the Invincibles of 2004, the Spanish midfielder had subsequently established himself as an indisputable holder of Arsene Wenger’s eleven. Performances that did not leave Pep Guardiola and Barça indifferent at the time, eager to repatriate him. This Friday, the current player from Como, in Serie B, returned for the BBC on his return to Catalonia in 2011, which he judges with hindsight, “rushed”.
“Taking your time is very important in life and in football and, looking back, I think I should have waited a bit longer to come back to Barcelona. At least until Xavi is on the decline so I can succeed himsays the 35-year-old player. But at that time, Barça were playing so well that when Pep (Guardiola editor’s note) called me, I decided that this would be the next step in my career. He was my littlest idol, I wore number 4 for him. When your idol calls you, when you see his team and your friends who shine there, it influences your choice.
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