Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel faces a fresh defensive headache as Barcelona are reportedly confident of signing Cesar Azpilicueta this summer. The 32-year-old is one of three Blues defenders whose contracts run out in the summer and none of the trio currently appear set to sign a new deal.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel faces a headache over a potential Cesar Azpilicueta transfer (Image: GETTY)
And now, he risks losing the trio for free ahead of the start of next season. Several clubs are understood to be interested in signing Rudiger and Christensen.
Club captain Azpilicueta could also move to Barcelona, according to Goal. The Catalan club are understood to be confident about a deal.
It would end Azpilicueta’s incredible 10 years at the Stamford Bridge outfit. He has won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the League Cup.
Chelsea could still tie down all three players to new contracts but, at the moment, that seems unlikely.
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Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta is reportedly wanted by Barcelona (Image: GETTY)
“It was how I said it would be after the Euros – there would be talks. There was a talk between Marina [Granovskaia, a Chelsea director] and my agent.
“We have the situation where we are at now and I have nothing to do with all the speculation.
“This is not in my mind. I’m focused on what I’m doing because this is why I wake up every morning.”
It means that Tuchel could end up with a completely new back three next season, with only 37-year-old Thiago Silva a certainty to remain among the regular starters.