Antonio Conte didn't want Cesc Fabregas 'at all' - but Chelsea icon proved him wrong
dailystar.co.ukChelsea star Cesc Fabregas has revealed how Antonio Conte did not want him while he was in charge at Stamford Bridge - but he forced his way into Blues team anyway.
Conte took over in west London in 2016 after a turbulent campaign where the Blues finished 10th in the Premier League. But in just his first season in charge, the Italian coach led Chelsea to the title in a miracle season.
Speaking on BT Sport, Spain international Fabregas said: "Well at the beginning he didn’t want me at all. I had to work my socks off.
I had to prove him wrong, I had to put my head down and work and at the end of the day.READ MORE: Chelsea chief Todd Boehly made bid to buy another club - but was scuppered at last minute"I cannot lose my belief and the way I play because this is who I am.
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