Chelsea fullback Cesar Azpilicueta says Cesc Fabregas must stay beyond the January market.
Fabregas is already being targeted for a January move, either on loan or permanently, by AC Milan, Juventus and West Ham, all of whom hope to capitalise on his lack of first-team football at Stamford Bridge.
Azpilicueta told the London Evening Standard: “To have a player like him at the club is really important. We know his qualities — he is a game changer.
“The passes he did during the win against Manchester City were amazing. He provided the assist for the goal which got us back into the game — Diego scored a very good goal. Not a lot of players can do that kind of pass.
“I have seen him do things like that for years, with Spain as well. The skill that he has is very special. He can see passes before anyone else and is so accurate from such a long distance. Obviously, it is a really difficult thing to do and for others to stop.
“Does he want to stay? He shows that in every training session and in the games in which he's played. There is no doubt about it. When some players are not playing, there is always a bit of speculation. But Cesc has shown really good commitment, great spirit in training and in every game, when he has played and when he hasn't. I think we will have him [for a long time yet]."