The Spanish defender reportedly has a clause in his contract which would be triggered in case he reaches a certain number of appearances. There were doubts whether Chelsea could exercise this option due to their sanctions or if Azpilicueta did not agree.
These two doubts seem to have been removed this afternoon. Speaking to the media, Mundo Deportivo made their remarks.
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“I knew that [la prolongation de contrat] was going to happen, because I knew the number of matches [nécessaires]. It’s good news, we had to make sure he stays and we extended his contract. It makes me happy, you know how much I trust him. “
Tuchel also gave an update on his compatriot Antonio Rudiger, who is out of contract this summer. Although he was linked with Real Madrid earlier in the season, photos emerged this week showing Rudiger’s agent meeting with Barcelona representatives.
