Why Cesc Fabregas is destined to succeed at Jose Mourinho's Chelsea

Cesc Fabregas made a move to Chelsea from Barcelona

Earlier this season, Chelsea pulled off what might be the biggest coup of the transfer window by signing Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona for 27 million pounds. On paper, it is a brilliant piece of business done by the Londoners in buying a world class player at the peak of his powers. They have also done so at a price which must be considered more than fair in this overpriced football market.

Right player at the right time:

The quotes coming from Mourinho in the past few days shows how eager he was to get ‘Fab‘. The move is almost sure to succeed. Fabregas is at the height of his powers, and is a proven performer in the Premier League. In his time at Arsenal, despite winning only the one F.A. Cup at the start of his career, he was highly regarded by players and coaches alike. He was hailed at his departure as one of the best midfielders to ever grace the Premier League. The attempts made by first Manchester United and now Chelsea at signing him are proof of the reputation he enjoys the world over.

Master Passer:

Technically speaking, he is perfect for Chelsea. With an 87% passing accuracy according to Whoscored.com, it is a fair assumption that he will maintain his already high standards in keeping possession of the football. He is also more clinical than before, with 8 goals and 13 assists in his last season at Barcelona an ample proof of his effectiveness in the final third.

Whether he is expected to hold his ground with Matic or given the freedom to roam where he may remain to be seen , but he would be ideal for either. With Matic to hold the defence together and Oscar, Hazard and co bamboozling the opposing defence with their speed and flair, Cesc will be free to meander between the lines, as he so loves to do.

Many a times last season, teams playing against Chelsea tended to do so by defending deep and thus neutralizing Chelsea's, specifically Hazard's pace. This led to stalemates in which Chelsea’s attack would come unstuck and wander and waste around on the pitch aimlessly. Cesc can be the key to unlocking defences in situations of this sort. With his excellent vision, ability to play in between the lines and habit of passing the ball in tight spaces, he could help Chelsea sift through defenses. His assists last season came at Barca, a team against whom everyone 'parks the bus’ .

He could also be made to play in front of the defence with Matic. This too is a position in which he is bound to flourish as he has excellent long and short passing range.He would be equally adept at bringing the defence into play and also at spraying pinpoint diagonal and direct passes alike to the likes of Willian and Hazard on the wings and to Diego Costa upfront.

Mr. Dependable:

He has tons of experience behind him.He is used to being in a position of great responsibility, as it was at Arsenal where he was both captain and the creative lynchpin of an Arsenal team which despite not winning much was one of the best to witness for their smooth free flowing football. He was also the player who replaced the great Patrick Viera and helped usher Arsenal into the Emirates era. He is also super adaptive and has played at all the midfield positions throughout his career. His experience as a False Nine for the Spanish National team is proof of his versatility and adaptability.

Hungry for success:

He has also displayed with this move that he is hungry to not just win trophies, but to win them being a major player at the club. Doubts have been made over him not being that keen on defence and comparisons have been made with Juan Mata and Mourinho's very public problem with him on that account. There is some merit to this argument but it may not be a problem. Mata is a player that Mourinho inherited, not brought. To suggest he has bought 'Fab' without a fair idea of what he was getting is preposterous and insulting to one of the best managers of this era and arguably, of all time.This a coach who excels in transforming players and clubs and it is almost a given that he has some plans for the Spanish star.

Whether this move is truly a masterstroke or not is a question which only time can answer but the drive and ambition which both club and player possess are good markers to the future. And if the past is any indication, the future of Chelsea in good hands indeed.