OFFICIAL: Azpilicueta renews with Chelsea

Chelsea have achieved what they have been looking for for so many weeks. The English club have already secured the renewal of one of their legends, that of Cesar Azpilicueta.

The Spanish player has been on Barcelona's radar for quite some time and came very close to Barcelona because the former owners promised him that they would let him leave this summer for the Catalan club.

However, the new owner of the Blues and Thomas Tuchel decided that Azpilicueta should stay to continue contributing to the team's success as one of the key players.

Until Thursday 4th August. Chelsea have already announced the full-back's renewal for the next two seasons, confirming their victory in the 'battle' with Barcelona.

"We are so happy that Cesar is staying at Chelsea for a minimum of two more years. We are thrilled with our captain showing his exemplary commitment and leadership yet again. There is still so much to do together," commented Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly.

 

August 4, 2022

"I am really happy to extend my stay at Chelsea, my home. It is almost 10 years since I first arrived and joined the club so I really feel the love and I am really excited for the new project we have in our hands," Azpilicueta said after his renewal.

 

August 4, 2022