Barcelona have moved a step closer to snatching Chelsea ‘icon’ Cesar Azpilicueta, and owner Roman Abramovich has intervened to make certain his send-off is ‘wonderful’, in line with a report.
An vicinity of Chelsea’s squad to keep a close eye on inside the coming windows is primary defence. Thomas Tuchel’s rearguard have drawn enormous acclaim after underpinning their march to Champions League glory closing season.
Despite a latest blip within the league, the Blues nevertheless boast the joint-meanest defence along Manchester City this season with simply 9 dreams conceded.
However, Antonio Rudiger, Thiago Silva, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta are all out of agreement subsequent summer season.
Few might be surprised to see Silva pen a one-yr extension. The Brazilian has been a revelation due to the fact his loose agent pass from PSG in 2020.
Tuchel has reportedly issued Christensen with a agreement ultimatum. The German believes Christensen is a “best match” for Chelsea, though reports have cautioned he's hesitant to dedicate lengthy-time period.
Rudiger has generated sturdy hyperlinks with overseas aspects after his maximum recent agreement offer became reportedly treated as a ‘slap inside the face’.
Finally, Azpilicueta has end up a target for Barcelona, and the brand new file from Spanish ebook El Nacional makes grim analyzing for Chelsea.
They country Barca president Joan Laporta will ‘obey Xavi’s requests’ to land the 32-yr-antique defender. The loss of a switch fee concerned will permit Barcelona to pay attention their meagre resources on attacking additions. The outlet claims talks are already at an ‘superior’ stage.
Azpilicueta has been seated on the bench more instances than he has been accustomed to this season. Nevertheless, his revel in and versatility make certain he stays a essential cog in Tuchel’s backline.
