Long announced in Barcelona, ​​Azpilicueta should extend with Chelsea

While he could have found himself free at the end of last season, the 32-year-old defender had seen his contract with the Blues automatically extended until June 2023 under a clause linked to a number of matches played. At the club since 2012, the former Marseillais wanted to be fixed on his future before the resumption of the Premier League this weekend. He would have made his decision this Thursday morning and would have communicated it in stride to Barça coach Xavi.