Transfer News: Barcelona reportedly reaches an agreement with Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta, set to sign a two-year contract with the Spaniard

Transfer News: Barcelona reportedly reaches an agreement with Chelsea skipper Cesar Azpilicueta, set to sign a two-year contract with the Spaniard

According to reports, Barcelona is all set to sign Chelsea’s skipper, Cesar Azplicueta on a two-year contract as they look to strengthen their defence after they failed to win the La Liga title this year. The defence line has been under question throughout the season through injuries and suspensions.

Barcelona will have to regroup for the next season and firstly they need to make out the problems in their core defence with Gerard Pique and Arauja being the first choice. Umtiti and Legnlet are unused this season which opens up the possibility of signing a new defensive wall, likely to be Azplicueta. 

Chelsea’s defender Azpilicueta is the best option for Xavi’s side and will act as reinforcements as they offer a two year deal with a chance to increase it to three seasons if the club wants.

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The signing will see the Spanish star earn €13.7 million a season. His offer ends this summer but the English side could extend his offer for an additional season if he like till next June. The team management is in talks with Todd Boehly to negotiate for the centre half to come to a common conclusion. 

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What are Barcelona’s possible signings from the Premier League this summer apart from Cesar Azpilicueta?

The Blaugrana is looking to sign several players to make their squad more flexible and deep as they target Leeds United-winger Raphinha for the next season. The 25-year-old has caught the eyes of the Spanish giants for his performances in the Premier League for Leeds as well as for the Brazilian side. The winger is amongst the several players Barcelona is looking to sign to strengthen their squad. 

Barcelona has come to negotiate terms with the English side and the player himself wants to move to one of the best clubs in the world if the opportunity be. Leeds United might well miss on the Premier League next season if they are relegated this season. 

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