Cesar Azpilicueta exit 'closer than ever' as Barcelona 'hold talks' with Chelsea ace
dailystar.co.ukChelsea this summer after holding talks with Barcelona. The Spain international had been in the last year of his contract but the Blues triggered a clause that extended it by another season.
It meant that the defender could not leave as a free agent at the end of June, like some of his teammates did. Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen both signed for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively this summer after their deals came to an end at the end of last campaign.
It has seen Thomas Tuchel's defence ransacked of two players that have played pivotal parts for the club - particularly in their 2021 Champions League victory over Manchester City. READ MORE: Man Utd 'accept they will lose Cristiano Ronaldo' as Erik ten Hag plans for future But the exodus is not over yet with Azpilicueta still nearing a departure despite his contract being extended after holding talks with Barcelona.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Barca have already agreed personal terms with the 32-year-old. Chelsea's new owner Todd Boehly was spotted in Barcelona on Thursday night meeting with Blaugrana chiefs as he looks to build relationships in the European market.
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