CHELSEA: Cesc Fabregas and partner Daniella Semaan are expecting a baby boy.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is about to become a father for the third time, after announcing to the world this week that he and partner Daniella Semaan are expecting a baby boy.

The 29-year-old announced the news following his team's 3-0 victory over reigning champions Leicester City.

Fabregas is already a father to two young girls, Lia (3-years-old) and Capri (1-year-old) but is now preparing to welcome his first son to the family.

Taking to Instagram, Fabregas treated his 6.7million followers to a snap of the pregnancy scan, in which he revealed his first son was on the way.

Captioning the picture, the former Barcelona man wrote: 'Another baby is on the way, and this time it's a boy'

'I couldn't be any happier, I hope everyone is feeling as blessed as I am today. 

'Cheers to you my love... @daniellasemaan.'

The family-orientated Spanish midfielder regularly takes to Instagram to post pictures of his young family.

Fabregas' eldest daughter Lia features in several of the star's uploads and bears an uncanny resemblance to her father.

The star is undoubtedly in high spirits with the news of his first son on the way. coupled with the fact Chelsea are starting to hit peak form on the pitch.

Antonio Conte's side recently pulled off an impressive 3-0 demolition of reigning champions Leicester at Stamford Bridge. 

Fabregas often posts images of himself with his young daughters, seen here with Lia

The star also shares snaps of family holidays with partner Daniella Semaan and their children

The midfielder took to the pitch with his daughters Lia and Capri at the end of last season, along with Semaan's son Joseph from a previous relationship

The Blues were eager to silence the critics following an indifferent start to their Premier League campaign. 

Diego Costa got Chelsea off the mark with an early finish, before goals from Eden Hazard and Victor Moses put the tie beyond all doubt.

Fabregas was absent from the match-day squad against the Foxes due to a minor injury, but is believed to be close to a return for Conte's side soon.

SOURCE:DAILY MAIL