Cesc Fabregas could leave Chelsea for free

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is out of contract at the end of the season and Serie A clubs showing interest. AC Milan look to move ahead of rivals in the race for his signature. The 31-year-old will be able to talk to other interested sides at the start of January and is free to agree a move without a fee next summer. According to Express, Italian giants Inter and Milan have already been alerted to his contract situation and are considering making an effort to take him to Serie A.

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