Cesar AZPILICUETA of Sevilla FC during the Spanish championship LaLiga football match between Sevilla FC and RCD Espanyol on 9 May 2026 at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla, Spain - Photo Rafael Roman / Matthieu Mirville / DPPI (Photo by Matthieu Mirville / DPPI via AFP)
Former Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, currently at Sevilla, will retire at the end of the season, he said Friday.
The 36-year-old defender, who won two Premier League titles and a Champions League with Chelsea, was capped 44 times by Spain.
“After so many years living my dream, I feel it’s time to start a new chapter in my life,” said Azpilicueta on social media.
“I’m grateful for every moment: the wins, the tough losses, the challenges, and most of all, the people I’ve met and the friendships I’ve made along the way.”
