A deal was close to being concluded but then he was sacked that summer. ridge - Antonio Conte's first loss as managerCesc Fabregas shows off his control and precision in cool Puma advertIts a new situation but you have to accept it, you have to be professional, you have to keep your attitude. Fabregas said: Its a special fixture because Ive lived moments there that Ive never lived in my career. He has not lost sight of the human element in an increasingly ruthless industry. German giants Borussia Dortmund prepared for their Champions League tie with Arsenal in 2014 by training in Londons Regents Park. The instant he spoke to the players for the first time there was a sense that here was a man who did things differently to anyone else that had managed the club. The only one he played in was the second leg of the European qualifier against Steaua Bucharest when, frankly, it didnt really matter. Even last season, when his powers looked to be on the wane, he stepped up to score the decisive penalty and ensure his team lifted another league cup. Pep Guardiola is unconvinced by Gael Clichy and Aleksandar KolarovRelated ArticlesThe unexpected guestIn today's Striker, Nick is welcomed to Florida at gunpoint - but there's a bigger shock in store. achinesRelated StoriesAina on alertWho is Ola Aina All you need to know about the Chelsea defender named on the bench in EFL CupFab DealSevilla line up move for Chelsea playmaker Cesc Fabregas as he struggles to impress Antonio ConteKali Blue itChelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly ends transfer speculation by signing new deal with Italian club NapoliOSCAR WINNERFour years after his stunning debut goal against Juventus Oscar continues to frustrate Blues faithfulCourting AtletiChelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reveals his desire to return to Spain with Atletico Madrid Reuters5The former Atletico Madrid man admits he wants to return to Spain one dayGetty Images5Courtois' current deal deal expires in 2018Dont they know this is the age of the smart phone A fax sounds terribly old-fashioned — maybe the Madrid carrier pigeon is injured.