REPORTS: Barcelona ‘close to agree’ three-year deal with Chelsea player
According to Fichajes as per Metro, Barcelona are set to offer a three-year contract to Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta The Catalan giants are rumored to be eager to sign a replacement for the aging Gerard Pique.
Cesar Azpilcueta joined the Blues from Marseille in the summer of 2012 in a deal worth €7 million.
The 32-year-old has arguably become a club legend at Stamford Bridge. He has made over 450 appearances for the Blues in all competitions and has scored 14 goals.
The defender helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles, a FA Cup, a League Cup, a Champions League title, and two Europa League titles during his nine-and-a-half seasons with the club. He has made 27 appearances in all competitions for the Blues this season.
Chelsea are, however, focusing on the development of youngsters like Reece James and Trevoh Chalobah. This could diminish Azpilicueta’s playing time in the near future.
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