Former Chelsea captain, Cesar Azpilicueta has signed for Sevilla on a one-year contract. The 36-year-old, a free agent after his Atlético Madrid contract expired, simply landed Seville for his medical as we speak.
The veteran defender reportedly rejected curiosity from his boyhood membership Osasuna, in addition to Celta and affords from MLS and Qatar, to hitch the Andalusian membership.
Throughout his two seasons at Atlético Madrid, he performed 54 matches, scoring as soon as in LaLiga, however the membership selected to not renew his deal. At Sevilla, the plan is for him to play extra as a centre again than a full-back, though his versatility is a plus alongside together with his expertise.
In response to Fabrizio Romano through his X account, César Azpilicueta has joined Sevilla on a free switch following his departure from Atlético Madrid. The defender has arrived to bear medical checks and full the signing of his contract with the membership. He tweeted:
” Cesar Azpilicueta, new Sevilla participant on free switch after leaving Atléti!
He’s simply landed for medical and contract signing on the membership.”
The Spaniard’s arrival follows a aggressive race, with Osasuna, his boyhood membership, and Celta Vigo vying for his signature. Sevilla’s swift transfer secured the deal, leveraging their European pedigree to draw the defender.
Azpilicueta, famend for his versatility and management, brings a wealth of expertise from his 11-year stint at Chelsea, the place he received the Champions League, Premier League, and Europa League.
Softfootball reported earlier that Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Fenerbahce following the membership’s failure to qualify for the Champions League after they had been eradicated by Benfica within the playoff spherical.
