Cesar Azpilicueta will remain Chelsea’s captain as he has signed a contract extension with the club.
Barcelona expressed interest in the defender but their target will have to be at Stamford Bridge until 2024.
It is reported by international tabloids that Azpilicueta was heading into the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge and was reportedly open to a new challenge at Camp Nou.
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is said to have played a major role in ensuring that Azpilicueta stayed.
On the recent development, he said “We are so happy that Cesar is staying at Chelsea for a minimum of two more years. We are thrilled with our captain showing his exemplary commitment and leadership yet again. There is still so much to do together.”
Also, the captain has expressed excitement about his decision to continue to play for Chelsea, a place he considers home.
“I am really happy to extend my stay at Chelsea, my home. It is almost 10 years since I first arrived and joined the club so I really feel the love and I am really excited for the new project we have in our hands,” he said.
Azpilicueta is hopeful that he will make more strides with Chelsea in the near future.
“I would like to say thank you to Mr Todd and Mr Behdad for giving me the opportunity to keep my journey at this amazing club and I am really looking forward to continuing our adventure. I am a really proud captain and I hope we can share many good memories together,” he added.