Cesc Deal Confirmed

Good news in a strange week, as the genius that is Cesc is confirmed as a Gooner until 2014.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger revealed in September that midfielder Cesc Fabregas would sign a new eight-year contract with the Gunners. Wenger said: "The real new contract is now. Nineteen plus eight is 27. There are not many longer contracts. "But when you are 19-years-old and are already a regular player in the team, I do not have a problem. It is a wonderful commitment from him."

Wenger added the willingness of Fabregas to sign such a long deal was a reflection of the investment and work they have done with the player. "It is a reward for us because we brought him over at 16 years of age," said the Gunners boss.

Fabregas, 19, recently signed a new contract that was agreed when he penned his initial deal with the club. His agent, Joseba Diaz confirmed yesterday that the deal has been done. 'It is a fabulous contract for the player and also for the club,' Diaz said. 'Cesc feels very happy with how much Arsenal value him and in the knowledge that Arsenal are going to build their future around him.'

Spanish side Real Madrid expressed an interest in signing the midfielder during the summer -- but Fabregas made it clear he was happy in London. Fabregas, who played for Spain at the World Cup in the summer, joined Arsenal from the youth ranks at Barcelona in July 2003, and has quickly established himself as one of the biggest young stars in the game.

I have a feeling though we are faced with seven more summers of one Real president or another claiming the wonderkid wants to go to Madrid. Memo to all of them, remember where that tactic got you with Vieira?