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Former Barcelona & Chelsea star Fabregas 'disappointed' in Guardiola but still considers Mourinho a 'friend'

Former Barcelona and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has expressed "disappointment" in his old mentor Pep Guardiola, while revealing he still considers Jose Mourinho a "friend" to this day.

Guardiola lured Fabregas to Camp Nou from Arsenal back in 2011, having seen him emerge as one of the best midfielders in Europe at Emirates Stadium.

Barca went on to win four major trophies during the Spaniard's first full season at the club, but ultimately missed out on La Liga and Champions League honours.

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Guardiola decided to call time on his four-year reign in Catalunya at the end of the campaign, and took a 12-month sabbatical before returning to management at Bayern Munich.