Messi Melts Fabregas’ Heart With ‘Sweet’ Message After Ex Barcelona Star Announce Retirement

• Cesc Fabregas has announced his decision to retire from football
• He was showered with a multitude of heartfelt messages, significantly from none other than his close friend Lionel Messi
• Fabregas and Messi played a total of 135 official games together during the former's three-season spell with Barca

Lionel Messi has penned a heartfelt message to Cesc Fabregas following the latter's decision to call time on his football career.

Fabregas, who achieved remarkable success in men's football, including winning the FIFA World Cup in 2010, made the announcement of his retirement via social media on Saturday, July 1.

Despite retiring at the age of 36, the former Barcelona, Chelsea, and Arsenal icon emphasized that his decision was not solely marked by sadness, The Athletic reports.

He expressed his desire to remain connected to the world of football by continuing his involvement with his current club, Como, competing in Serie B.

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Among the flood of heartwarming messages received by Fabregas, one that stood out prominently was a heartfelt wish from his close friend and La Masia comrade, Lionel Messi.

Messi's message to Cesc

“You already know all the good we think of you and your family, Cesc Fabregas. You're a crack, and we'll continue to spend many moments together. We love you a lot and wish you all the best in your new stage, friend!!!."

Fabregas' career path

Starting his career in the renowned Barcelona Academy, Cesc Fabregas made his mark before joining Arsenal at the age of 16 in 2003, per Sky Sports.

During his time with the Gunners, he achieved success by winning the 2005 FA Cup and playing a crucial role in the 2-1 loss to Barcelona in the following season's Champions League final.

In 2011, Fabregas made a return to Barcelona, where he spent three fruitful years at Camp Nou before eventually moving on to Chelsea.

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Following his stint at Chelsea, he departed for Monaco in 2019 and recently completed a season with Como in Italy's second tier. Remaining at the club, he will now contribute his expertise by working with the reserve and youth teams.

Fabregas retires from football

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas announced his retirement from football at the age of 36 on Saturday, revealing his plans to immediately go into coaching.

Fabregas won the 2010 World Cup, two European Championships with Spain, two Premier League titles with Chelsea, and La Liga with Barcelona.

"It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots," Fabregas wrote on social media.