Chelsea midfielder announces his partner has delivered their third child

Fabregas announced the birth on Instagram with a photo of him holding the child in his arms.

Along with the snap, he wrote sweet words for his partner who delivered on Tuesday, April 4.

“Tuesday night we welcomed our gorgeous boy, to the world,” the Chelsea midfielder wrote.

“A special Thank You to @daniellasemaan my love, for everything you have given me and being the bravest women on earth.

“I love you so much. Both mummy and baby are doing amazing.”

Leonardo is Fabregas' third child with his partner, his first son after his daughters, Lia and Capri.

His partner Semaan has a son and daughter from a previous marriage with millionaire businessman Elie Taktouk.

After the birth of his son, Fabregas played for Chelsea in their 2-1 victory against Manchester City on Wednesday, April 5.