LONDON (AP) – Described by Chelsea as a warrior and a champion, Cesar Azpilicueta ended his 11-year, trophy-laden spell on the London membership on Thursday.
Spain defender Azpilicueta received each main title with Chelsea, together with two English Premier Leagues and the Champions League.
“Cesar leaves an everlasting mark at Chelsea, as a warrior, as a champion, and as a loyal Chelsea legend,” membership co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali mentioned. “He has set the standards at the club for more than a decade and demonstrated to everyone what is required day in, day out, to achieve success.”
Azpilicueta made 508 appearances for Chelsea and received 9 trophies after signing from Marseille in 2012.
He additionally received the FA Cup, English League Cup, two Europa Leagues, European Super Cup and Club World Cup.
The 33-year-old Azpilicueta is reportedly set to affix Spanish staff Atletico Madrid.
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