Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has left the Premier League membership after 11 seasons, the West London outfit introduced on Thursday.
Azpilicueta had been a mainstay at Chelsea since he arrived from Ligue 1 aspect Olympique de Marseille in 2012, making greater than 500 appearances in all competitions, scoring 17 targets, offering 56 assists and profitable each main title with the membership.
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“Cesar leaves an everlasting mark at Chelsea, as a warrior, as a champion, and as loyal Chelsea legend,” Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling proprietor Behdad Eghbali stated in a joint assertion.
“He has set the standards at the club for more than a decade and demonstrated to everyone what is required day in, day out to achieve success.”
The 33-year-old Spanish defender is anticipated to affix LaLiga aspect Atletico Madrid as a free agent after Chelsea agreed to let him go regardless of there being 12 months left on his contract.
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The Champions League, Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup winner was linked with a transfer to Serie A aspect Inter Milan earlier than deciding on Atletico as his subsequent vacation spot.
He joins the rising listing of gamers to depart Stamford Bridge this shut season after the exits of Kalidou Koulibaly, N’Golo Kante and Edouard Mendy, who all joined Saudi Pro League golf equipment.
Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic and academy product Mason Mount have signed for rivals Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United, respectively.
Chelsea has taken on new gamers, with forwards Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson becoming a member of the membership, because it seeks to revive its fortunes underneath former Tottenham Hotspur supervisor Mauricio Pochettino after ending twelfth — its worst end to a season since 1994.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com