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Premier League: Jose Mourinho insists Cesc Fabregas made the right decision joining Chelsea

Chelseas Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring the opening goal of the Champions League, group G football match between Chelsea and Schalke
Image: Cesc Fabregas: Enjoying life at Stamford Bridge following his big-money move

Jose Mourinho says Cesc Fabregas is loving life at Chelsea since his £30 million summer switch from Barcelona.

The 27-year-old, who spent eight years at Arsenal before making the switch to his boyhood heroes in 2011, has settled quickly into west London life.

And the Portuguese boss believes Fabregas has no regrets about choosing Stamford Bridge over The Emirates having led the Blues to the top of the Premier League standings.

"I think he loves Chelsea already," the Chelsea boss told the Daily Star.

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"He's so happy; the way he plays, the way he's a member of the squad, the way he lives in this little blue village.

"It is like he's here for a long time. If you ask him now if he regrets the move, I'm sure he'd say no.

"If you ask him if he'd choose a different option, he'd say no. And if you ask him where he thinks he'll be in five years' time, he'd say he sees himself here in five years' time.

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"He is Chelsea. I'm happy with his approach," he added.

"For me, the approach is correct. The fact he's giving everything to Chelsea with such professionalism and enthusiasm is exactly what we want of him.

"Every game, no exception. Every game he has been phenomenal for us.

"He has responsibilities, the team are playing well, and I couldn't be happier from the moment we decided to bring him."

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