Fabregas told me he is suffering at Arsenal, says Xavi

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has revealed Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas told him he was “suffering” because of his desire to join the Catalan club.

The transfer saga of Fabregas returning to his former club has been one of the most protracted, ongoing rumours in modern football but Xavi reckons his compatriot has made his preference of a return to the European champions clear.