Monaco, Jan. 12 -- Struggling Monaco has boosted its relegation fight by signing experienced midfielder Cesc Fabregas from Chelsea until June 2022.

The deal reunites Fabregas with Thierry Henry, who played with Fabregas at Arsenal and is now Monaco's coach.

Fabregas has been used to being near the top of the league during spells with Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea. But with Monaco it will be totally different as he goes straight into a relegation scrap, with Henry's side mired in 19th place ahead of Sunday's trip to face sixth-place Marseille.

Given Monaco's precarious position, and his ability and experience, Fabregas could go straight into the side.

"It's a great pleasure to join Monaco, a new project for me," Fabregas said. "I'm he...