Fabregas strikes verbal deal to join Barca: report

MADRID: Arsenal's star midfielder and captain, Cesc Fabregas, has struck a verbal agreement with Champions League holders Barcelona to return to the club next season, Cadena Ser radio reported on Tuesday.

"There is a firm agreement between Barca and Cesc Fabregas even if it is only verbal," the Spanish station said without citing its sources.

"Several meetings have taken place and, following those meetings, Cesc told Barca he wanted to rejoin them from next season," it said.