Azpilicueta news
César Azpilicueta is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Chelsea FC and the Spain national team. Here are some recent news updates about him:
Recent News
- Chelsea FC: Azpilicueta has been an integral part of Chelsea's defense since joining the club in 2012. He has made over 400 appearances for the Blues and has won numerous titles, including two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, and the Europa League.
- Spain National Team: Azpilicueta has been capped over 25 times for Spain and has represented the country at several international tournaments, including the World Cup and the European Championship.
- Contract Extension: In August 2020, Azpilicueta signed a new one-year contract extension with Chelsea, keeping him at the club until 2022.
- Leadership Role: Azpilicueta has been appointed as Chelsea's vice-captain, alongside Thiago Silva, and has been praised for his leadership qualities and experience.
- Injury Concerns: Azpilicueta has been dealing with a series of injuries in recent seasons, including a hamstring problem that kept him out of action for several weeks in 2020.
- Transfer Rumors: There have been rumors linking Azpilicueta with a move away from Chelsea, with some reports suggesting that he could join Barcelona or Atlético Madrid. However, there has been no official confirmation of any transfer plans.
Recent Quotes
- "I'm happy to be here and to be playing for this club. I've been here for a long time and I've won many things, but I still feel like I have a lot to give." - Azpilicueta on his contract extension with Chelsea (August 2020)
- "I'm proud to be the captain of this team and to be leading the team on the pitch. It's a big responsibility, but I'm happy to take it on." - Azpilicueta on his leadership role at Chelsea (September 2020)
- "I'm not thinking about leaving the club. I'm happy here and I want to stay here for as long as possible." - Azpilicueta on transfer rumors (October 2020)
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