After spending 11 years at Chelsea, the club captain Cesar Azpilicueta is set to leave the Blues, with a rumored move to the Italian giants Inter Milan, as per many sources including Fabrizio Romano.
According to the Italian journalist, the 33-year-old defender is included in Inter's wishlist for the current summer transfer window. Having considered him a "concrete option" the Nerazzurri have already had talks with the London side. As per another reliable reporter, Gianluca Di Marzio, the Spain international is likely to end his contract with Chelsea 12 months early to sign for the Champions League runners-up.
Being one of the club's top appearance makers, Azpilicueta has played in 508 matches for Chelsea since his arrival in August, 2012. The Spaniard's decade long-presence in the club has been nothing short of remarkable, solidifying his status as a true Chelsea legend. From his early days as a versatile and reliable defender to becoming the team's captain, Azpilicueta's unwavering commitment, leadership, and consistent performances have endeared him to fans and etched his name in Blues' rich history.
After spending a record amount of €611.49m to sign stellar players last season, Chelsea is now undergoing a cutdown of its overcrowded dressing room. At least four Blues have are strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with Kante's move already completed and announced. Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly and Romelu Lukaku are also wanted by the Middle East side.