The Spanish international praised the outgoing Catalan manager as he beckons on leading La Blaugrana for the last time in his four year spell at the Camp Nou.
Pep Guardiola shocked the footballing world by announcing his desire to leave Barcelona at the end of the 2011/12 season with assistant Tito Vilanova taking over the managerial duties from him.
La Blaugrana enjoyed immense success during his four years stint at the Camp Nou, winning 13 trophies out of a possible 18. The 41-year-old will leave the already bludgeoning trophy cabinet swell and has the chance of increasing his tally as he leads Barcelona
for the final time in the Copa del Rey final.
Cesc Fabregas took out time to reflect on the situation, praising Guardiola for his excellent service for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604.
The former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 captain hailed the witty tactician as the best manager in the history of the Catalan club, holding him in higher regard than the likes of Johan Cruyff.
Continuing on the subject, Fabregas stated that the current crop of players in the dressing room owe Guardiola a lot and promised that they will give him a proper sending off in the Copa del Rey final.
The Spanish international revealed that the players are highly motivated for their match-up against Athletic Bilbao at the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon, and want to win the final for him.
"If there is something extra about this final, it is the possibility of winning the title for our coach, the possibility of him winning yet another title and leaving with his head held high," Fabregas told reporters on Tuesday.
"He will do that anyway because he is the best coach this club have ever had, without a doubt. It is not something we have spoken about as a group but we all know we want to dedicate it to him."
The May 25 cup finale holds equal importance for Athletic Bilbao, who are looking towards the meeting with their Catalan rivals to overcome their Europa League final defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid. A http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Radamel-Falcao-c30276 inspired Los Rojiblancos won registered
a 3-0 victory against Los Leones in Bucharest.
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