Atletico Madrid have confirmed the extension of Cesar Azpilicueta’s contract for one more season, with the defender signing on till the end of the 2025 season.
The veteran arrived in the Spanish capital last summer after an 11-year spell at Chelsea where he became the club captain, and was one of the most revered figures at the club. In his first season with Atletico, he has made 34 appearances across all competitions, playing as a central defender as well as right-back.
Cesar Azpilicueta renews contract with Atletico Madrid till 2025
🔴⚪️🔐 César Azpilicueta has already signed his contract extension until June 2025 at Atlético Madrid.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 7, 2024
Same for Stefan Savić, as reported this morning. pic.twitter.com/W10xJoMyJd
In spite of being 34 years old, Cesar Azpilicueta continues to be a top professional and puts in a shift every time he is on the field. While he might not be the fastest full-back in the squad, he is able to leverage his experience to help the team both offensively and defensively.
Azpilicueta joins Axel Witsel and Stefan Savic as the senior players to extend their deals till 2025, with the Rojiblancos retaining the vital defensive trio for one more season.
On the other hand, they have bid farewell to Calgar Soyuncu, Gabriel Paulista, Mario Hermoso and Memphis Depay, upon the expiry of their contracts with the club.
Which defender are Atletico going for this summer?
Robin Le Normand of Real Sociedad
