Published 12:52 IST, March 27th 2020

Cesc Fabregas reveals only Van Persie and Nasri matched him during his Arsenal days

Former captain Cesc Fabregas has revealed why he left Arsenal and added that only Robin Van Persie and Samir Nasri could match his quality and mentality.

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Former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has revealed that too much pressure on his shoulders was one of main reasons why Spaniard left Emirates stadium in 2011. Fabregas signed for Arsene Wenger's side after coming through ranks at Barcelona's famed La Masia, quickly established himself as one of cult heroes at Arsenal. former Arsenal captain also said that only Robin Van Persie and Samir Nasri were up to his level in years building up to his exit.

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Why did Fabregas leave Arsenal? Cesc Fabregas admits to crying after defeats 

Cesc Fabregas spoke at length about his time under Arsene Wenger at Emirates Stadium and Spaniard has admitted to being in tears after defeats. Speaking to Arseblog, former Arsenal captain said that he felt lonely since Arsenal were t competing amongst Europe's elite. Cesc Fabregas added that he endured sleepless nights and cried after defeats while he could hear or players laughing, thinking about where y will be going out later. He said that this went on for some years and while he enjoyed attractive football, pressure on him to lead side was too much in end. 

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Why did Fabregas leave Arsenal? Cesc Fabregas believes only Robin van Persie and Samir Nasri matched him in his final years

Cesc Fabregas believes that during his final years under Arsene Wenger, only teammates Samir Nasri and Robin Van Persie could match him in terms of technique and mentality. Fabregas admitted that while Samir Nasri and Robin van Persie were at his level, Spaniard felt drained and empty having given his everything for club. He added that behaviour of or players made La Masia graduate want to eye or avenues while also adding that Arsene Wenger's failure to bring in some players that were close to joining put final nail in coffin. 

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Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri, Robin van Persie: Where are y w?

Cesc Fabregas eventually sought a move back to Barcelona before returning to London to play for Chelsea. World Cup winner currently plies his trade in France, where he plays for AS Monaco. Samir Nasri spent three years at Emirates stadium, before shifting course to Manchester City, and currently plies his trade for Anderlecht in Belgium. Robin van Persie moved to Manchester United and lifted Premier League title in Sir Alex Ferguson's final season before retiring after short spells at Fenerbache and boyhood club Feyeord. 

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12:52 IST, March 27th 2020