The midfielder turned down a move to AC Milan on transfer deadline day and his future is now very much uncertain for both club and country.
He was a player that every club wanted in their team. Just a few years ago, Cesc Fabregas was one of football's hottest properties. Pursued by both Barcelona and Real Madrid, the midfielder could take his pick from Europe's elite. But now he is out of favor at Chelsea and also with Spain as his career hits its lowest ebb.
The move back to Barcelona never quite worked out for Cesc.