Cesc Fabregas has reflected on his career decisions, revealing that he nearly joined Manchester City in 2014 before ultimately signing with Chelsea, influenced by Jose Mourinho's persuasive approach. During a podcast, Fabregas recounted meeting with Txiki Begiristain and the excitement surrounding City's project, but felt compelled to join Chelsea due to the confidence Mourinho instilled in him. Additionally, he expressed confusion during his first meeting with Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, where he felt overlooked despite Wenger's interest in his background. Fabregas, who initially left Arsenal for Barcelona in 2011, admitted regret about not waiting longer to secure a regular spot at Barcelona, suggesting he might have benefited from a more extended tenure at Arsenal. His career trajectory highlights the complexities of player decisions within the competitive landscape of football.