Barcelona defender Carles Puyol added more controversy over the future of Cesc Fabregas, declaring the Arsenal captain would have the same opportunities he has in London if he moves to Spain.

The 31-year old Spanish International said:

Cesc would have his reasons, to go, and would have the same opportunities [with Barcelona] that he has at Arsenal. The market dictates the value and you pay a lot for players of a high level but if he comes I hope we don’t pay much.

It is not easy for him to talk much because he has his club, although it is clear that we would like because he’s a great friend and one of the best players in the world. He knows the philosophy of Barcelona very well.