Chelsea ace Cesar Azpilicueta explains why he rejected 'selfish' Barcelona move

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Barcelona from Chelsea following 'honest conversations' with club chiefs which convinced him to sign a new deal. The 32-year-old, who has been part of the Chelsea first-team squad for 10 full seasons, agreed to a two-year contract extension which keeps him at the club until the summer of 2024.

Speaking openly about his decision not to push for a return to Spain, with Barcelona among those interested, the versatile defender opened up about his desire to leave London as recently as February. READ MORE: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's 'close bond' could be vital in sealing Chelsea transfer "I always stayed committed to the club, it's how I've been since day one," Azpilicueta told Sky Sports. "This is my home and I never took the selfish decision [to leave]."After the Club World Cup, I shared my feelings [about leaving], it was never a decision about contract years or wages."I expressed my feelings and then everything changed with the ownership and sanctions. Is Cesar Azpilicueta one of Chelsea's greatest ever defenders?

Tell us in the comments section below. "I dealt with the situation in my own way. We [he and the new owners] had honest conversations and I'm really proud to be the Chelsea captain and I'm looking forward for the next years.

I decided that the best thing for everybody was to stay."Azpilicueta started the opening game of the Premier League season in a back three as Chelsea took all three points from Goodison Park - with their captain on the lookout for more silverware.He adds: "It's very important that we keep the ambition high and keep winning trophies - and we have showed that with our transfers and the new players coming in."I've seen a great ambition, they [the owners] have been very transparent and honest.