Cesar Azpilicueta sidesteps discussing his future at Chelsea amid Barcelona transfer rumours

Cesar Azpilicueta has brushed off questions about his future ahead of Chelsea’s Club World Cup semi-final against Al Hilal. Having won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Champions League, Europa League and UEFA Super Cup during his decade-long stint at Stamford Bridge, the Club World Cup is the last major trophy missing from Azpilicueta’s collection. He was on the losing side in the final in 2012, when Chelsea were beaten 1-0 by Corinthians in Yokohama.

Ad/> Nonetheless, with his contract set to run out in June, he fielded several questions on his plans for the summer. Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing him, though according to The Athletic the Chelsea hierarchy are still optimistic that they can convince him to extend his current deal. Premier League'It is a clear red' — Azpilicueta hits out at decision not to show red card to Mane02/01/2022 AT 19:17 Azpilicueta was in no mood to address the situation so close to the Blues’ trip to Abu Dhabi.

Asked whether completing a full set of major trophies with Chelsea would influence his thinking on his next career move, he said: “My future is not the most important thing right now. “Of course, my main target is to win the trophy and then we will see what happens with my future… I think everyone is trying to create their own history within the history of the club. “Through the years, we’ve seen many, many world-class players, managers, and everybody at the club try to help increase the trophy cabinet of this club and we are part of it.

When the time arrives, you want to make the most of it. “It’s true we have our own opportunity to create history and to win a trophy nobody has won at Chelsea. Hopefully, we are the ones to do it.” Asked directly whether he wants