Arsenal hero Robert Pires can't see Cesc Fabregas leaving for Barcelona.

Pires, who is leaving Villarreal when his contract expires next month, insists the Gunners will not allow the midfielder to leave.

"I believe that Arsenal will not let go of Cesc," said Pires.

"Cesc is the image of Arsenal. I bet you we will see Cesc in an Arsenal shirt next season.

"If today, we're seeing a great Cesc, it's because he has the full backing of Arsene Wenger. That's why I can't see him being allowed to leave."