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I don't mind competition! Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta welcomes Filipe Luis switch
CESAR AZPILICUETA has stressed he is ready to compete for a starting spot for Chelsea with the club on the brink of sealing a deal for Atletico Madrid full-back Filipe Luis.
The 28-year-old was instrumental in helping Atletico win La Liga and reach the Champions League final.
Moreover, Azpilicueta displaced Ashley Cole as first choice left-back, with the latter now having left the club.
And Azpilicueta isn't afraid of the challenge that could be posed by Luis.
I always fought for my spot with respect to all my teammates and will continue doing so
He said: "When you play in a top team there’s always a lot of competition for spots.
"I always fought for my spot with respect to all my teammates and will continue doing so.”
Luis is set to be part of a £50million switch to Stamford Bridge that will see him joined by team-mate Diego Costa.