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Chelsea star opens up on summer transfer to La Liga club
CESAR AZPILICUETA has played down reports linking him with a move to Atheltic Bilbao.
Cesar Azpilicueta has admitted it's unlikely he will leave Chelsea
Azpilicueta emerged as a target for the La Liga side last week after Spanish newspaper Marca claimed Bilbao were showing interest.
The report claimed the full-back doesn't have a release clause in his contract and he also fits into the club's Basque-only player policy.
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However, the 26-year-old today played down a move to the San Mames Stadium, speaking ahead of Spain's opening Euro 2016 game with the Czech Republic.
“It’s always flattering when a club wants you, and I must say I’ve heard great things about Ernesto Valverde (Bilbao’s manager)," Azpilicueta said.
"But I’m focused on the national team and on Chelsea, where I have four years of contract left and where I’m made to feel very important.”
Azpilicueta has been an ever-present at the back for Chelsea and made 49 appearances in all competitions last term.
He is under contract at Stamford Bridge until June 2019 with the option of a further year.