Football is on the brink of the Premier League season beginning. The clubs might be ready to start their campaign but they are far from finished in the transfer window. The Premier League season kicks off when Crystal Palace hosts Arsenal at Selhurst Park on Friday night. But there is still plenty of work being done in the transfer market. Chelsea on Thursday announced that their club captain Cesar Azpilicueta has extended his stay at the club by signing a new two-year deal. The Spanish defender joined Chelsea FC way back in August 2012 and has enjoyed fruitful and successful years at the club.
There had been a lot of uncertainty surrounding Azpilicueta's future, with several reports suggesting a potential move to FC Barcelona. However, that speculation ended when Chelsea announced the Spanish center-back had agreed to stay for at least another two seasons. The club formalized the news in a statement on their website, confirming the contract extension for the veteran defender. Following the announcement, the 32-year-old shared how happy he was to remain at the club, mentioning that he feels deeply valued and is eager to be part of the team's new direction.
In an official statement on the club’s website, the Blues confirmed that Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new contract with Chelsea FC and will be continuing his already decade-long at the club. After extending his contract, the 32-year-old defender expressed his happiness at extending his stay at the club. Azpilicueta said that he felt the love of the club and was much excited about the new project.
Azpilicueta admitted he feels right at home at Chelsea and is thrilled to be staying. Reflecting on his nearly ten-year history with the club, the captain emphasized his commitment to giving everything he has to ensure the success of the club's latest project.
The Spaniard also extended his gratitude to new owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali for allowing him to continue his career at such an incredible institution. He mentioned how much he is looking forward to the next chapter of this adventure, concluding that he is proud to lead the team as captain and hopes to create many more lasting memories with the Blues.
On Thursday, Chelsea FC finalized the acquisition of English midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa. The 18-year-old talent has signed a long-term deal lasting six years. Both clubs confirmed the agreement, with Chelsea moving swiftly to secure the youngster, who is widely regarded as one of Europe's most promising prospects. This move marks the third signing for the former champions in the current transfer window.