For maybe once and for all, the Cesc Fabregas-Barcelona transfer saga will finally come to an end. Speaking to ESPN Soccernet, Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood revealed the Spanish giants promised the North London Club that no move for the Spaniard will be made during this summer’s transfer window. According to Hill-Wood, the two clubs took advantage of the Champions League tie to sit down and talk, meeting during which Barcelona representatives said they are not interested in signing the captain.

Hill Wood also added that if Barcelona ever decide to make a move for the 22-year old, then they will have to speak directly to the club and not the player. This week, manager Arsene Wenger also said Fabregas is going nowhere, explaining how the player is still under contract and how he is a very important element for Arsenal’s near future plans. The midfielder, currently out injured, will make his comeback to football during this summer’s World Cup Finals.

Hill-Wood said:

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There was a private conversation in the boardroom and assurances have been made at the highest level. Arsenal do not expect those to be broken. They said they are not interested [this summer]. Subsequent to the conversation, if they are interested at any time in the future, they would come to us direct. However I’m not sure they are going to do that, because they told us they are pretty happy with what they have got and are pretty happy with their current players.

Update. Barcelona secretary Txiki Begiristain denied an agreement between the two clubs has been reached, explaining how the Spanish club will make a move via Arsenal if they believe Fabregas can be an asset for them. He told Spanish newspaper AS:
[quote]If Barcelona think that he is necessary for the team, they will go for him, always respecting negotiations. We have never said that we will not try to sign Cesc Fabregas. We will see what happens.[quote]