I'd rather sell him than Thiago.
I wouldnt he is willing to stay and fight for his place, Thiago isnt. Thats enough for me.
As players there is not much in it, but people seem to dwell on any Cesc poor game and completely forget the errors Thiago makes - which there have been a few of.
I bet Thiago would be a lot more willing to stay and fight for his place if he were treated better. Selling Cesc can help too.
Besides, Thiago is younger and we need him a lot more than we do Cesc, as he can play in Xavi's position/role, while Cesc can't.
Cesc never said that has a desire to leave,he propably has patience and wait for the right day to come so he has a regular place here.But ofcourse patience has its limits,its different what every player thinks of himself.
Cesc could easily be unhappy as well this past couple of seasons and the big games he has missed.
Thiago wants to go, let him go and build the team on players who want to be here. Dont sell those players to keep the unhappy ones happy!
If any player wants to go let them and particularly dont sell players who want to stay to facilitate unhappy ones.
Cesc was treated way better than Thiago was.
Anyways, if a player like Thiago (our 2nd best youngster and the future of our midfield) is unhappy, try to make him happy, don't just tell him to GTFO.
Some here are still angry that Crsc left for Arsenal at 16 years of age but it was the right decision for him and he was brought back to be Xavi's successor.