Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is ‘satisfied’ he’ll finish his lengthy affiliation with the membership and be a part of Barcelona this summer time, in keeping with a report.
Azpilicueta left Marseille in August 2012 to affix the Blues, only a few months after their first Champions League triumph. The defender has gone on to change into a dependable participant at Stamford Bridge and has lifted a number of trophies for them.
That features final season’s Champions League after which the UEFA Tremendous Cup. Azpilicueta has additionally received two Premier League titles whereas representing Chelsea.
The correct-back, who can function as a centre-back too, has made 37 appearances thus far this time period. He has discovered the online twice, as soon as within the UCL and as soon as within the FA Cup.
Azpilicueta’s future with the Blues is unsure, although. His contract had been as a result of expire this summer time, resulting in rumours of a free switch to Barcelona.
In response to a report in late March, a one-year extension for the 32-year-old activated after he reached a sure variety of appearances this season. Nonetheless, Azpilicueta might nonetheless transfer on by asking Chelsea to promote him.
Cesar Azpilicueta has ‘settlement’ to go away Chelsea
Spanish supply Diario Sport declare Azpilicueta has an ‘settlement in precept’ with Barca to maneuver to Catalonia in the summertime.
He favours a switch to Barca so he can work with Xavi. That’s regardless of curiosity from different golf equipment in Europe.
Spanish newspaper Sport add to the switch hyperlinks. They state Azpilicueta is ‘satisfied’ he might be allowed to go away Chelsea later this yr.
Blaugrana officers are ‘assured’ a deal might be struck with their counterparts in west London. And it shouldn’t price them an excessive amount of because the star’s contract expires subsequent yr.
The report provides that Azpilicueta needs to finalise his future as quickly as doable. Nonetheless, it’s being delayed by the uncertainty surrounding Chelsea’s possession.
Roman Abramovich will promote within the subsequent few months and potential suitors are lining as much as exchange him.
Azpilicueta might finish his vastly profitable spell with Chelsea by serving to them win the FA Cup. Thomas Tuchel’s facet beat Crystal Palace within the semi-final on Sunday afternoon.
It means they’ll play Liverpool within the closing of the home competitors on Saturday Could 14.
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