Cesar Azpilicueta was omitted from Chelsea’s matchday squad in opposition to Charlotte FC amid curiosity from Barcelona.
In response to SPORT, Barcelona have agreed phrases with Chelsea defender Azpilicueta over a possible transfer this summer time. If a deal is accomplished, he’ll hyperlink up with former teammate Andreas Christensen, joined Barcelona this month.
The Spanish worldwide has been a loyal servant to Chelsea through the years, however he might be on his approach out the door.
Extra gasoline has been added to rumours of him leaving the membership this summer time, after he was overlooked of Chelsea’s squad to face Charlotte within the early hours of Thursday morning, as seen within the tweet beneath.
Your Chelsea facet for tonight! ?@ParimatchGlobal | #BluesInTheUSA pic.twitter.com/9ZuYCSkzFT
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 20, 2022
Azpilicueta could also be carrying an harm, however the membership are but to substantiate the rationale for his omission.
The veteran defender featured in Chelsea’s newest recreation in opposition to Membership America, and with pleasant video games permitting an infinite quantity of substitutes, it’s unusual to see Azpilicueta not within the squad.
A transfer to Barcelona might be edging nearer for the Chelsea defender, and there’s little doubt he can be missed by the followers at Stamford Bridge if he does ultimately depart.
