MADRID (AFP) - Barcelona captain Carles Puyol said Tuesday he would like to see Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas return to the club, saying the defender would be "perfect" for the Spanish champions."I would love it if he came to Barcelona but there is a club, a coach and fans to respect," he told a news conference at the Spanish national team's pre-World Cup training camp near Madrid.
"Cesc is a perfect player for us and it would be sensational to have him back here next season.
"I have spoken to him a lot about it while we have been away with Spain and he knows how many people in the Barca dressing room want him to come. The people here want Cesc back at Barca, especially with the World Cup this summer. He is very popular here because he is a true Catalan."
Barcelona's technical director, Txiki Begiristain, said Friday that the Catalan club was ready to negotiate with Arsenal over Fabregas.
But Cesc?s father, Francesc Fabregas, warned Monday that any negotiations between the two clubs "are going to be very long".
"Both parties are going to have to sit down several times because the matter is complicated. For now he has a contract with Arsenal. I have the impression that the English club do no want to sell him but they will end up giving in."
Spanish news radio Cadena Ser reported that Arsenal are unhappy with Barcelona's moves for Fabregas and are asking for 70 million euros for the 23-year-old.
Fabregas began his career in Barca's youth academy before joining Arsenal aged 16.
But it is thought the Spain midfielder has grown tired of Arsenal's failure to win a single major trophy over the last five seasons and would relish the opportunity to link up with the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
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