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Santi Cazorla spoke to Cesc Fabregas about Arsenal FC move

Santi Cazorla (credit: UEFA via Getty Images)

Arsenal's new signing Santi Cazorla has revealed that Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas convinced him to join the Gunners.

Arsenal on Tuesday morning confirmed the signing of Cazorla from Malaga on a long-term contract.

The 27-year-old, who had had passed a medical and agreed personal terms over the weekend, completed his move to Emirates Stadium for an undisclosed fee thought to be around £16million.

And the Spain international has revealed that he spoke to former Arsenal captain Fabregas about a move to north London.

"Everyone who has played here such as Robert Pires and Cesc Fabregas have spoken very highly about the club," Cazorla told Arsenal Player.

"I think it's one of the greatest clubs in Europe, it is always fighting for silverware and just for those reasons it is worth trying to play at this club and in the Premier League."

Cazorla is also hoping to bring silverware to his new club.

He added: "I am very happy to be here - it is a huge club. It is a great step forward in my career and I hope it will be a very good experience. I hope to win trophies here - that is what I want of course.

"I remember when I signed for Malaga [in 2011] there was already interest from Arsenal. It was always a club I liked very much."

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