Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta insists he remains 'really committed' to Thomas Tuchel's side despite uncertainty over his long-term future at Stamford Bridge.
Azpilicueta, 32, recently entered the final six months of his current Blues deal, meaning he is now eligible to negotiate a free move abroad under the Bosman ruling.
The Spain right-back, who has spent the last eight-and-a-half years at Chelsea, is reportedly attracting interest from Barcelona, with former international team-mate Xavi keen to bring him to the Nou Camp next summer.
Nevertheless, The Athletic claim his priority is to stay put in west London despite little progress appearing to be made over an extension.
But for now Azpilicueta is remaining tight-lipped over his contractual situation as he instead focuses on delivering silverware for Chelsea this season.
‘As I always said, I feel I have the trust and confidence of the club and now I am focused on every game,’ he told the Blues' official website.
‘They are very tough games, and I am enjoying the moment. Eventually the moment will come, but I am fully focused on hopefully getting as many trophies as we can and then we will see.
‘I cannot say anything more than that I am really committed and have a lot of things ahead in the coming months and hopefully we can have a very good season.’
Azpilicueta has played for nine different managers at Chelsea, under whom he has racked up 449 appearances and won two Premier Leagues, as many Europa Leagues, the FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League.
And he believes Tuchel, who masterminded the latter triumph, is a born winner just like his previous coaches.
‘I have had a number of managers, and some have been very different. One thing they all have in common is that will to win,’ Azpilicueta added.
‘Thomas is someone who is very calm but he is also very demanding. He is not happy when things are not going well. He always wants more – more success.
'That is what he has proved with the success he has had and hopefully we can have more in the future.’
Raydnpry
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thanks captain Cesar Azpilicueta we proud of you best captain in Chelsea
Semacisuy
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Hes a club legend him and Alonso must stay
Jinailnsz
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The Reason Chelsea has been a successful Club over the years is because they have a pattern they followed. Players over 30 years can't be given that much years in contract talk anymore. Only on Rare cases. Azpi should be give a year at least.
and I think his case is RARER !!! they should give him at least give him 2yers
Fekbmnopyz
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We still need his experience in our squad and Defence
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muacnrstyz
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come to back Barcelona
Was he at Baca before?
tasiumessi1
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come to back Barcelona
Bicbiptz
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we are getting 4 trophy 🏆 this season hopefully
Cwc,efl, fa and cl
Catharsis
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of course he'll still committed. he's a club legend. he won everything here. just hand him a new contract already.
Thaj
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best comment of the day, I keep on wondering why Chelsea never renew his contract when they have renew silver own
Silva is even 37, Azpilicueta is just 32.
Danaceknru
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Chelsea please give him contract.
Bond00747
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The Reason Chelsea has been a successful Club over the years is because they have a pattern they followed. Players over 30 years can't be given that much years in contract talk anymore. Only on Rare cases. Azpi should be give a year at least.
Heoeins
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what is wrong with Chelsea azpi deserve the contract why not giving to him
Heoeins
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Chelsea need to keep Azpilicueta, he's still playing nicely. I don't know why they don't want to renew his contract, he's committed to Chelsea and he's a very loyal servant of Chelsea from the first day he signed for Chelsea till today. Lukaku that was signed yesterday is already threatening to leave today, Courtois, Hazard, Willian did the same thing and now Christensen and Rudiger are doing that. Azpilicueta and Kante are just so loyal to Chelsea and Chelsea need to respect them and reward them for their loyalty. Give Azpilicueta 3 years contract more. He's just 32 years, how old is Silva but Chelsea is still renewing his contract, why not renewing Azpilicueta contract also.
best comment of the day, I keep on wondering why Chelsea never renew his contract when they have renew silver own
Alfredabuorodhiambo
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Chelsea should just renew Azpilicueta's contract,just to appreciate him for the many seasons he had played for us Loyally 🥰🥰e we need him still
Thaj
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Chelsea need to keep Azpilicueta, he's still playing nicely. I don't know why they don't want to renew his contract, he's committed to Chelsea and he's a very loyal servant of Chelsea from the first day he signed for Chelsea till today. Lukaku that was signed yesterday is already threatening to leave today, Courtois, Hazard, Willian did the same thing and now Christensen and Rudiger are doing that. Azpilicueta and Kante are just so loyal to Chelsea and Chelsea need to respect them and reward them for their loyalty. Give Azpilicueta 3 years contract more. He's just 32 years, how old is Silva but Chelsea is still renewing his contract, why not renewing Azpilicueta contract also.
Wiacdiklpu
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best of apliquete and kant
nedirtuz
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we are getting 4 trophy 🏆 this season hopefully
Club World Cup, FA, EPL and UCL
tandkstz
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we are getting 4 trophy 🏆 this season hopefully
List them please 😂😂😂
Nimlexis
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This guy bleeds blue. Chelsea deserves to show him some respect
Lawboy4reel
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we are getting 4 trophy 🏆 this season hopefully