text: London: Spanish worldwide Cesar Azpilicueta, one of many longest-serving gamers at Chelsea, signed a brand new four-year contract on Tuesday...
  London: Spanish worldwide Cesar Azpilicueta, one of many longest-serving gamers at Chelsea, signed a brand new four-year contract on Tuesday which if he sees it out will take him to 10 years with the Premier League membership.
  File picture of Cesar Azpilicueta. Reuters
  The 29-year-old defender — who joined the Blues in 2012 from French outfit Marseille and has gained the Premier League title twice in addition to captained them this season within the league — says his want to combat for the membership is stronger than ever.
  Azpilicueta, who is 2 appearances in need of 300 for the membership, has been a pivotal participant within the vibrant begin to the Maurizio Sarri reign which sees them mendacity in third spot, seven factors off leaders Manchester Metropolis.
  "Delighted to be a blue till 2022," the 25-times capped Spaniard stated on his Twitter account, including, "since I arrived in 2012, my want has been all the time to present my greatest and combat for this membership, and now greater than ever, I really feel the duty to carry extra success to this household."
  Azpilicueta's earlier deal was attributable to expire in 2020 after he signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension in 2016.
  Membership director Maria Granovskaia stated Azpilicueta's new contract was reward not just for his loyalty but additionally his persistently high-level shows. "Cesar is considered one of our longest-serving gamers and has confirmed to be a incredible acquisition over the previous six years," she stated.
  "His professionalism and consistency in that point have been second to none and he has additionally developed into one of many squad's most influential gamers. This new contract will take Cesar to 10 seasons at Chelsea, and we hope that over the subsequent 4 years he can be a key a part of our success," added Granovskaia.
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