‘Am leaving, Will be signed this week’: Another Chelsea player is leaving the club to join is teammate
According to Fabrizio Romano, Cesar Azpilicueta is preparing to sign a contract with Atlético Madrid, marking his exit from Chelsea. Romano previously mentioned that the necessary documents would be ready soon, and now he states that Azpilicueta will finalize his move to Atlético Madrid next week.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Interestingly, Chelsea has decided not to demand a transfer fee for Azpilicueta. Instead, they are allowing him to leave on a free transfer as a gesture of respect for his contributions to the club. Azpilicueta has been with Chelsea since 2012, making 508 appearances and winning numerous trophies during his tenure.
The 33-year-old’s current contract expires in 12 months, which means Chelsea would not have received a significant transfer fee for him anyway. By letting him go on a free transfer, Chelsea will be able to remove his £150,000-a-week wages from the salary bill, freeing up funds for manager Mauricio Pochettino to utilize on new signings.
The departure of Azpilicueta may be a cause for concern for some Chelsea fans, as it means Pochettino loses another experienced player. The manager has already seen several established stars leave the club, which leaves him with a relatively young squad. The remaining experienced players such as Thiago Silva and Raheem Sterling will need to step up and provide leadership as Chelsea aims to recover from a tumultuous 2022/23 season.
