Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are keeping a close watch on the deal situation of the London giants right-back Cesar Azpilicueta as they pl...
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are keeping a close watch on the deal situation of the London giants right-back Cesar Azpilicueta as they plot a summer raid for the defender. Spain international is currently the longest-serving member of this Chelsea team.
Signed from Marseille in 2012, Azpilicueta will go down as one of the greatest bargain buys in the Blues’ history. Cesar has been a mainstay in the side ever since his arrival and has played 445 games, producing a return of 14 goals and 56 assists.
Right-back, left-back, centre-back, wing-back, the 32-year-old defender has played in almost every defensive position for the Blues and has always given it his everything, endearing himself to the fans.
The Spanish right-back was named the club captain following the departure of Gary Cahill and has led the team with dignity, helping them to the Champions League and Super Cup success earlier this year. The Spaniard has entered the final year of his deal with the Blues.
And while it was largely believed that the former Marseille defender would be signing a new contract with Chelsea, talks have not progressed, with the Blues focusing on getting the extensions of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger sorted.
Atletico Madrid are in a precarious position with regard to the future of first-choice right-back Kieran Trippier, who continues to be linked with a comeback to Man United, while Sime Vrsaljko has never been able to perform consistently for the La Liga giants.
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