New Barcelona boss Gerardo Martino says there is no chance of midfielder Cesc Fabregas moving to Manchester United.
Barcelona
have announced that Martino has signed a two-year contract to replace
Tito Vilanova and the new man has wasted little time in making it clear
that he will be retaining Fabregas.
Although Manchester United have already had two bids for the Spanish
international rejected, manager David Moyes said on Thursday that their
attempts to sign the 26-year-old were "ongoing".
However, Martino said: "Fabregas is a top player, we are proud to
have him here. It doesn't matter what the offer from United is, we are
counting on him.
"I'm not going to get into the economic interests. If the club rejected it twice, I add a third one right now.
"It is normal that many clubs are interested in our player Cesc. That is a source of pride for us, but we'll reject all bids."
"Fabregas is a top player, we are proud to have him here. It doesn't
matter what the offer from United is, we are counting on him."
Gerardo Martino
Gerardo Martino
Vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu added: "It's logical that we've
had offers for Fabregas because he is a quality player but he is not for
sale."
Alex Song is also convinced that Fabregas will still be a Barcelona player at the start of the new season.
Song, the former Arsenal midfielder who spent six years at the
Emirates before moving to Spain in 2012, says his team-mate has no
intention of quitting Camp Nou.
After featuring in Barca's friendly defeat at Bayern Munich on
Wednesday, Song told Sky Sports News he is "100%" sure Fabregas is going
nowhere.
He said: "I did not speak with him but I know Cesc is 100 per cent here.
"He loves Barcelona, he loves the club. He will stay here next season
and give 100 per cent because I know him very well and he'll want to
fight. He's focused on the club.
"He wants just to give his best for Barcelona. He's from Barcelona,
he loves Barcelona and he'll want to start the season to show what he
can do.
"People are talking and talking, but we know he is focused here and ready to start the season.
"He's enjoying a holiday with his family and I'm sure he wants just to come back here.
"It's my own opinion but I know he will stay here, 100 per cent."
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