Cesc Fabregas says the thought of leaving Chelsea has never crossed his mind “for a second”.
The Spaniard stole headlines with an extra-time brace in the midweek EFL Cup win over Leicester City, but has seen just over a half hour of Premier League game time under new manager Antonio Conte.
Despite wide speculation that the fan favourite was on the way out from Stamford Bridge, Fabregas re-iterated his dedication to the Blues for the foreseeable future.
“I’m tired of the news that says that I’m offering myself to other clubs. I’m one more of the team and I will keep fighting to play here,” the midfielder said in an interview with Cadena COPE.
“If I knew that I have no level to play in this team, I would leave, but I’m happy here. It hurts a lot not to play, but I know that I have enough level to play here and I will give my best.
“I spoke with Conte. We like him very much, he’s a great coach, very hard and he says the things very clear. We are very happy with him.”
It was rumoured that such clubs as Juventus and Real Madrid were interested in making a deal for Fabregas during the summer transfer window, yet the 29-year-old claims he never seriously considered any offer.
“I never planned to leave Chelsea,” he said.
“Real Madrid? Maybe they called me or maybe not. But I didn’t think to leave Chelsea, not even for a second.”
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