Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Cesc Fabregas' show of commitment has lifted everyone at the club.
Wenger will now be able to prepare for the next Sunday's Premier League opener with Liverpool at Anfield, knowing he has his star player in tow.
"He is our captain, he is our leader," Wenger told the club's official website. "You could see in the training session how much a lift it is for everybody who loves Arsenal.
"When I was at the World Cup I met so many people in South Africa and the first thing I heard was 'don't let Fabregas go'.
"That means it is a huge lift for everybody who loves the club."
Wenger declined to reveal any discussions he had with Fabregas, adding: "The situation is as it is.
"I believe it is important in my job that I do not come out with private conversations I have with the players. That would be unfair.
"But Cesc has come out to clear the air. It was very important for us that Cesc did that clearly and that we can move on from now.
"We are one week away from the start of the season so just we want to be focused and settled now."
