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🚨 César Azpilicueta announces his retirement!

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Chelsea legend.On Friday morning, through a poignant statement, César Azpilicueta officially announced his retirement at the age of 36.From tireless OM defender to Chelsea legend with 508 appearances...

🚨 César Azpilicueta announces his retirement! Chelsea legend. On Friday morning, through a poignant statement, César Azpilicueta officially announced his retirement at the age of 36.

From tireless OM defender to Chelsea legend with 508 appearances in the Blues shirt, the Spanish right-back enjoyed a long and successful career. " Dear football, Today, I want to share with you that this season will be my last as a professional footballer. After so many years of living my dream, I feel that the time has come to open a new chapter in my life.

To be honest, even though I had prepared myself for this moment, I found it difficult to write this letter. After 20 seasons, so many people have played an important role in my career [... ].

To my teammates, coaches, and every member of staff at all the clubs I have been fortunate enough to be part of, thank you for helping me grow every day as a person and as a player. Wearing the shirts of CA Osasuna, Olympique de Marseille, Chelsea FC, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla FC, and representing my country on the biggest stages has been a true privilege. Every moment has meant so much to me...