“Cesc Fabregas is one of the best players in Europe and it was a pretty intense duel for me at Arsenal,” said the Brazilian to The Evening Standard.
“But those situations are pleasant for me. They are what I am here for.
“I am not a violent player but equally I will never run from a fight.
“The experience was totally positive and I think it was for Fabregas, too.
“We are both young players who are learning. I don’t have a problem with him.”