A Spanish press report confirmed, today, Wednesday, that Real Madrid intends to pounce on Barcelona’s goal, next January
According to the Catalan newspaper “Sport”, Real Madrid is considering signing Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea defender, in the winter Mercato
Azpilicueta lost his starting place in the Chelsea squad this season, having participated in just 952 minutes since the start of the season
The newspaper added that Azpilicueta is highly regarded within Real Madrid for his ability to play in various defensive positions, and he can also take turns occupying the right side with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez
Barcelona tried to include Azpilicueta last summer, and entered into negotiations with Chelsea in order to settle the deal, but the Blues were determined to activate the extension clause for an additional season and the player to stay
Azpilicueta’s contract with Chelsea expires at the end of the current season, and it is likely that the player will not sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge, and he will be satisfied with the period he spent in London, during which he achieved everything
