Fabregas has long been linked with a return to Spain and Barcelona, while recent reports suggested the Catalan could be in line for a shock move to Real Madrid, forcing him to again reiterate his commitment to the Gunners.

Pique, who spent several years with Fabregas in Barca's youth team, is confident his Spain team-mate will not move to their bitter rivals, claiming it is only a matter of time before the 22-year-old returns to Catalunya.

"I wouldn't be happy at all (if Fabregas signed for Madrid)," Pique told Sport. "And I don't think it will happen.

"I am sure that we will end up together one day or another. Cesc will end up wearing the Barca shirt, I've always said that.

Even if he doesn't want to admit it, I've always told him the same thing."