More good news for Chelsea fans.
The London side have announced that Spanish full-back Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new contract with the club. The new deal stretches until 2020.
As reported by Sport-English:
“Chelsea have given versatile defender Cesar Azpilicueta a new contract that stretches until 2020.
“I’m really happy to have signed a new contract,” the 27-year-old said.
“Since I arrived here, my target was to progress as a player and win trophies. This new contract gives me the chance to continue my relationship with the club. That’s what I wanted, and obviously I’m really happy here.
“We’ve had some really good moments so far this season. We have a new manager with new ideas, and I’m really happy to be working with him.
“Obviously we can still improve, but the long-term aim for us is to win trophies. That is what we all want — the players, the manager and the fans.”
Manager Antonio Conte added: “I’m pleased, and I’m pleased for him. He’s impressed me a lot with his commitment, his work-rate, his ability to play also in different roles. He’s a good professional and I’m pleased for him, and above all the club and the fans. A really good player has signed.”