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Fabregas is convinced that he made the right decision in joining Chelsea
this summer and is looking to produce his best.
Having made the choice to leave Barcelona, after three years with his
home-town club, Fabregas had no shortage of offers to consider.
A return to the Premier League, where he has previously shone for Arsenal,
quickly emerged as his preferred option.
A second spell at Emirates Stadium was mooted but quickly ruled out, freeing
him to discuss a switch to Stamford Bridge.
Fabregas was impressed by Jose Mourinho and his plans at Chelsea and is of
the opinion that he has linked up with a club that is capable of challenging
for major domestic and continental honours.
The Spain international told Chelsea Magazine: “I thought, I’m at the right
age, I wanted a change and I looked at all the offers I had and – after
speaking to the coach – this was the best decision.
“My ambitions are to win absolutely everything.
“The more you win, the more you want to win, although last season Chelsea
was not able to lift any trophies, so this season we have to perform well.”
As Fabregas arrived in west London, Chelsea legend Frank Lampard was
preparing to depart.
Fabregs is, however, adamant that he should not be considered a direct
replacement for the England international.
He added: “I have only just started my career here, but I don’t consider
myself to be a replacement for anyone.
“Maybe I don’t score as much as Frank, but I like to assist more. For me, we
are different players and cannot be compared.”
Fabregas has made no secret, though, of his desire to inherit the playmaking
berth occupied by Lampard for so long.
He said: “It’s true that I have been playing in different positions at
Barcelona and I learnt a lot from this as well – it made me a more complete
footballer.
“However, I know my place is in midfield –I want to play there and I think
the coach knows that.
“This is where I think I can give my best. It doesn’t matter if I’m just in
front of the defence or playing behind the strikers, they are two positions
I really enjoy.”