London: Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has confessed that Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is his idol.
Guardiola made over 300 official appearances for the Camp Nou giants from 1990 until 2001, and left the club two years before Fabregas moved from Barca's youth academy to Arsenal in 2003.
Speaking briefly at a promotional event in Jakarta Fabregas, who is continually linked with a return to Catalunya, refused to comment on the transfer speculations.
However, he did tell Sport about his admiration for the Barca tactician, saying: "Pep Guardiola has always been my biggest idol on the pitch."
The 24-year-old midfielder also expressed his pride of being part of the successful Spain team that triumphed at Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and also briefly discussed his continued passion for the game.
He added: "I feel privileged that I have the chance of playing with some of the best players in the world.
"Motivation comes from within me. I just love the ball."
Fabregas has made over 200 appearances for Arsenal since making his official debut in October 2003, and Barcelona president Sandro Rosell recently admitted that the club have made enquiries as to a possible return for the playmaker.
However, Rosell said that if the London club demand a fee in excess of 40 million euros, then a deal would not be completed.
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