With Barcelona interested in him, Cesar Azpilicueta is on the cusp of signing a Chelsea contract extension, know his salary, age, jersey number, position
The Blues captain joined the club from Marseille in 2012 and has since established himself as one of the club’s most successful players.
The defender’s contract at Stamford Bridge will be extended if certain requirements are satisfied, but he may still move to Camp Nou.
Cesar Azpilicueta Chelsea Contract Extension News, Salary, Jersey Number, Age, FIFA 22 Rating
Chelsea are expected to extend Cesar Azpilicueta’s contract, putting a another stumbling block in the way of Barcelona’s plans to recruit the 32-year-old who was born on 28 August, 1989 on a free transfer or for a small price. He has a FIFA 22 rating of 83. He earns £150,000 per week, £7,800,000 per year playing for Chelsea F.C. as a D RLC with his net worth at £50,960,000.
His current contract which ends in June 30 saw the defender ask for a two year extension along with an option to extend for an additional year as well. He wears the 28 jersey at the club.
Another year on the Spaniard’s contract will be triggered dependent on specific criteria, thanks to a provision in Chelsea’s agreement with their captain.
However, there is a lot of goodwill between Chelsea and the Blues captain, who is negotiating the matter without the help of an agent, and they may be willing to stand aside if he seeks a new chance.
What Is The Status Of The Contract?
Chelsea have the option to extend Azpilicueta’s contract for another year if he performs well in specific tournaments. Although specific figures are unknown, the defender is believed to be close to reaching the threshold that would trigger a renewal.
Because of its owner, Roman Abramovich, and his suspected ties to the Kremlin and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Blues are now sanctioned.
It prevents both transfers and contract extensions, but because Azpilicueta’s deal was reached before March 10, it is likely to be waived through.
No new contracts are scheduled to be awarded as a result of the sanctions, which are in force until May 31st 2022.
How Is It Possible For Chelsea To Maintain Cezar Azpilicueta For Another Season?
Chelsea is in a difficult situation since three of its central defenders are out of contract in the summer — Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen, and Cesar Azpilicueta. Losing all three would be a major setback for the west Londoners, particularly if they are unable to replace any of them through the transfer market.
While Rudiger and Christensen are unable to negotiate new contracts, it looks like Chelsea may be able to keep Azpilicueta for another season.
Chelsea have the option to extend Azpilicueta’s contract for another year, but it is subject on him appearing in specific tournaments, according to Goal.
While the specific figures are unknown, it is thought that the defender is close to reaching the threshold that would prompt a renewal.
If Azpilicueta stays, Chelsea will have four senior centre defenders: the Spaniard, Thiago Silva, Trevoh Chalobah, and Malang Sarr.
Is It Still Possible For Barcelona To Sign Azpilicueta?
Despite learning about the contract provision, Barcelona remains as optimistic as ever.
The only way to know if they can close the deal is to persuade Azpilicueta himself. They’ve offered a competitive two-year deal with a one-year extension option. This is one year longer than the Blues’ offer of a one-plus-one-year contract.
The Catalan club is also in early talks with Andreas Christensen, and believes they will be able to sign him before Bayern Munich.
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