Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain accepts Arsenal will have final say over whether Cesc Fabregas returns to the Nou Camp this summer.
Fabregas last week revealed his wish to return to Barca, where he played in the youth ranks before joining Arsenal in 2003.
Begiristain told club website fcbarcelona.cat: "It's great news that he wants to come here and I think that one day Cesc will have to come to Barca.
"But what matters is Arsenal and what their decision is. They think he is a very important player for them. We have to respect that.
"At times the wishes of players do not come true because they are under contract.
"That he says that he wants to come to Barca is a synonym that things are being done well here. I don't know when but I have the impression that he is a Barca (style) player and that he will enjoy it very much.
"I wish it was as soon as possible.
"But we have to respect Arsenal's wishes and the contract he has."