Captain makes shocking Chelsea transfer decision after latest Todd Boehly offer
With Cesar Azpilicueta, the club captain, expected to agree to a new contract, Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Chelsea, has received a major boost ahead of the forthcoming season.
The Spaniard is expected to remain with the Blues and sign a two-year contract, as reported by Gerard Moreno.
However, Azpilicueta had seemingly made up his mind to leave Barcelona and return to his native country, but according to Moreno, the defender has informed the La Liga team that he will be remaining put.
According to the source, negotiations between the two teams went on for a few weeks before Azpilicueta opted against it because he was insistent that his destiny will be settled before the start of the Premier League season on Friday.
On Saturday, when the Blues go to Goodison Park to play Everton, the team’s captain may make his 475th appearance for the club.
After his contract with Chelsea expired, former Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen immediately joined Barcelona, while left-back Marcos Alonso still appears poised to do the same, joining the Nou Camp.
However, Not quite long transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also confirmed the deal.
Our captain stays!
César Azpilicueta will not join Barça and he’s set to extend his contract with Chelsea until June 2024, as per @gerardromero – deal in place with Thomas Tuchel who wanted to keep Azpi. ?? #CFC
Sergino Dest still determined to stay at Barcelona – no intention to leave. pic.twitter.com/u6RUWntION
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2022