LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted yesterday that it felt strange for him to see Cesc Fabregas playing in a blue Chelsea shirt, but insisted he had no regrets at not re-signing him.
Wenger said that his only regret was that Fabregas had left Arsenal in 2011 and hinted that he still wants to recruit another midfielder before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Spain international midfielder Fabregas, 27, who made more than 300 appearances for Arsenal, made an impressive Premier League debut for London rivals Chelsea on Monday.
"I have no regret about that at all. My regret is that he left us," Wenger told a news conference.
"It was strange, but you have to accept that professional players move from club to club.
"It was difficult for him to leave us, but after that you accept he can move to different clubs. Of course, it was a bit strange, but he had a good game."
Wenger suggested that Fabregas's departure had given Wales international Aaron Ramsey, 23, his chance to establish himself at Arsenal.
"What is good in life is that someone moves out and someone else takes over and he has developed," said Wenger.
Wenger: no Cesc regrets
LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted yesterday that it felt strange for him to see Cesc Fabregas playing in a blue Chelsea shirt, but insisted he had no regrets at not re-signing him.
Wenger said that his only regret was that Fabregas had left Arsenal in 2011 and hinted that he still wants to recruit another midfielder before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Spain international midfielder Fabregas, 27, who made more than 300 appearances for Arsenal, made an impressive Premier League debut for London rivals Chelsea on Monday.
"I have no regret about that at all. My regret is that he left us," Wenger told a news conference.
"It was strange, but you have to accept that professional players move from club to club.
"It was difficult for him to leave us, but after that you accept he can move to different clubs. Of course, it was a bit strange, but he had a good game."
Wenger suggested that Fabregas's departure had given Wales international Aaron Ramsey, 23, his chance to establish himself at Arsenal.
"What is good in life is that someone moves out and someone else takes over and he has developed," said Wenger.
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