Kai Havertz sends ‘Incredible’ message to Cesar Azpilicueta ahead of Chelsea exit
According to reports, Chelsea forward Kai Havertz has praised the impact club captain Cesar Azpilicueta has had at Stamford Bridge, ahead of his departure from the club at the end of the season
Cesar Azpilicueta is a player that has been in the headlines alot over the past few weeks as indications suggest that he will be leaving Stamford Bridge at the end of the current season.
The Spaniard is out of contract at the end of the season and is yet to extend his deal into next season, and That leaves Azpilicueta free to leave in the summer transfer window. He has been linked with a return to Spain.
It has been claimed already that Azpilicueta has an agreement with Barcelona to make a move to the camp Nou on a two-year deal, and with Fellow defenders Rudiger and Christensen also looking set to leave, we will be in the market for a new defender
The 32-year-old won the final available trophy from his time with the club on Saturday, lifting the Club World Cup after the club beat Palmeiras 2-1 in the final.
It was Havertz who scored the winning goal, coolly converting from the penalty spot but only after Azpilicueta had helped attract the mind games of the Palmeiras players by setting up like he was going to take the kick.
In an interview with German website Sport1 Havertz has now praised his captain for the action: “Many goalkeepers are now preparing intensively for penalties and the shooters,” he said.
“At the same time, the opponents try to influence and unsettle the shooter. I can deal with that well, but our tactics helped me focus and prepare in peace. Opponents must have been confused.”
“We have a great team and great team spirit,” Havertz continued.
“Otherwise we wouldn’t have won all the titles. Azpi is just a great person and captain who I really appreciate. He helped me from day one and made it easier for me to arrive.”