Barcelona is hoping to increase their chances of catching Cesar Azpilicueta by allowing the captain to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer. The Chelsea captain has less than six months left on his contract. And Chelsea is currently unable to participate in contract negotiations. It is highly likely that Azpilicueta will almost end his legendary 10-year stay at Chelsea.
Barcelona has long shown interest in the versatile veteran and Xavi Hernandez is looking to strengthen his defense in the summer. Cesar Azpilicueta likes to play at center-back or right-back. Azpilicueta saw it as something of a signing card that could help Barcelona try again to win La Liga next season.
According to ESPN, the Spanish giants hope of Chelsea’s current predicament can actually improve. Rather than hinder, their chances of catching the 32-year-old. The report says that Chelsea has the option of a one-year extension. Barca believes the Blues are willing to delay the activation of the clause to allow Azpilicueta to continue the move to the La Liga team.
The same report claims Cesar Azpiliecuta wants a move to Barcelona. This could pose a real defensive problem for Chelsea this summer. Apart from Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger also have free transfers at the end of the season. Barcelona is also looking for Christensen to the Camp Nou to gel up with the Blue’s captain.
Cesar Azpilicueta move to Barcelona
Meanwhile, Barcelona is planning to receive additional players for free as Xavi tries to reshape his team. Ajax full-back Nusair Mazraoui is also on Xavi’s wish list for the summer. And he will also be available free of charge as his contract with Ajax expires in the coming months. But Barca’s most important summer signing is Frank Kessie.
The Milan main midfielder is expected to leave San Siro in the summer. And he could become the fourth star that Barcelona could snatch in vain if their transfer plan goes accordingly . Barcelona hope Chelsea increase their chances of catching Cesar Aspilicueta by allowing their captain to leave Stamford Bridge in the summer.
However there is a very real possibility that Cesar Azpilicueta is nearing the end of his legendary state in the capital. A number of Premier League clubs are following the 25-year old footballer. Meanwhile, teams including Arsenal and Tottenham are interested. Cesar Azpiliecuta is determined to refuse a move to England. He wants to lead an initiative to revamp Barcelona under Xavi next season.
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