Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta retires
Cesar Azpilicueta, the former captain of Chelsea, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. He began his career at Osasuna and had a successful tenure at Chelsea, winning multiple titles including the Champions League. Azpilicueta expressed gratitude for his journey and the people who supported him throughout his career.
- ▪Cesar Azpilicueta has retired from professional football after a 20-year career.
- ▪He made 508 appearances for Chelsea and won numerous titles, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
- ▪Azpilicueta played for clubs such as Osasuna, Olympique Marseille, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Sevilla.
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