Chelsea are still struggling to reach an agreement to extend the contract of their captain, Cesar Azpilicueta. There is one fundamental difference that has made the negotiations still.
Cesar Azpilicueta is an important player for Chelsea. With the experience he has, the Spanish footballer has become a regular at the back. In fact, when Thomas Tuchel played with three defenders, Azpilicueta still got a place.
However, Azpilicueta’s contract will expire next summer. Chelsea, who don’t want to lose the player, have made an offer.
However, so far there is no clear point. The Sun reports that the two parties have different opinions regarding the duration of the contract.
Chelsea are only willing to extend Azpilicueta’s contract by one more year. The Blues have a policy not to give long-term contracts to players who are over 30 years old.
On the other hand, Azpilicueta is only willing to stay if at least he receives a two-year contract offer. Therefore, it is challenging for both sides to come to an agreement.
The situation is good news for Barcelona who want to sign Azpilicueta. Barca have reportedly started talking to the player’s representatives.
For Barca, Azpilicueta is an attractive option. Besides being rich with experience, Azpi can also join on a free transfer. This is very meaningful for Barca who are experiencing financial problems.