Cesc Fabregas leaves Chelsea to complete Monaco transfer and reunite with Thierry Henry

Fabregas to reunite with Thierry Henry in Ligue 1.
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Tony Mogan11 January 2019

Cesc Fabregas has completed his move to Monaco, signing a three-and-a-half year deal with the Ligue 1 side.

Fabregas leaves Chelsea after four-and-half years at Stamford Bridge to link up with former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry at Stade Louis II.

The Spaniard’s deal in west London was set to expire at the end of the season.

Fabregas becomes the latest senior recruit at Monaco as Henry fights to keep the club in the French top flight.

The former Arsenal striker has already added experienced Brazilian defender Naldo to his squad.

31-year-old Fabregas waved goodbye to Chelsea supporters after his final game for the club against Nottingham Forest last Saturday.

He started just one league game under Maurizio Sarri this season.

The former Arsenal captain joined the Blues in the summer of 2014, turning down the chance to join Manchester United after three years back at Barcelona.

Fabregas reunited with Henry.
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Chelsea paid a glowing tribute to their departing midfielder following confirmation of his exit on Friday evening.

"We thank Cesc for his wonderful service and wish him the very best of luck for the next chapter in what has been a fantastic career," a lengthy statement from the club said.

Fabregas will wear the No.44 shirt at Monaco.

We are very pleased to welcome to AS Monaco Cesc Fabregas, a world-class player and a great professional, whose arrival demonstrates the ambition of the club," Vadim Vasilyev, Monaco vice-president said.

This is obviously a very good technical reinforcement for the team but we are convinced that his experience at the highest level will bring a lot to our players on and off the field."

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