Posted on December 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. by AD
At the end of the contract on June 30 with Chelsea, Cesar Azpilicueta would have alarmed FC Barcelona. However, the former OM resident would not wish to respond favorably to Xavi's call. According to the British press, Cesar Azpilicueta would even like to extend with the Blues of Thomas Tuchel.
Back at FC Barcelona, Xavi would like to strike hard in 2022 to strengthen its workforce and save the Blaugrana ship. With this in mind, the new coach of Barça would have identified several profiles of players at the end of the contract on June 30, and in particular that of Cesar Azpilicueta. financially struggling, Xavi would see a good eye the idea of recruiting the defender of Chelsea freely and for free on July 1, or at least at a lower cost at least in January. However, Cesar Azpilicueta would not hear it that way.
Cesar Azpilicueta does not want to join Barça
According to information from The Athletic, Cesar Azpilicueta has clear ideas about his future. Indeed, the former defender of OM would not be really excited by the idea of signing for FC Barcelona. While his contract with Chelsea will expire on June 30, Cesar Azpilicuera would rather initial a new lease with the club led by Thomas Tuchel. Xavi can therefore already draw a line on the veteran of the Blues (32 years old).