Chelsea Football Club has sent a social media farewell message to César Azpilicueta after signing for Spanish outfit Atletico Madrid.
The Blues legend César Azpilicueta completed his transfer to Atletico Madrid after leaving the club on a free transfer.
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The Spanish right-back joined the Blues from Marseille in 2012 and spent 11 years at Stamford Bridge.
The defender has decided to call an end to his playing days for Chelsea, with the Blues sending a goodbye message wishing him the best at his new club.
Chelsea’s message to Azpilicueta
After completing his move to Atletico Madrid, Chelsea FC officially sent a farewell message to César Azpilicueta.
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Romano Fabrizio recently confirmed on Twitter that Azpilicueta has joined Spanish team Atletico Madrid on a free transfer.
The news was confirmed by Chelsea’s official Twitter account who sent a farewell message to the Spanish defender.
The Tweet says, “We are bidding an emotional farewell to a Chelsea great. Thank you for everything, @CesarAzpi 💙.”
Azpilicueta emotional message to Chelsea
The Spanish defender also made an emotional farewell video to Chelsea after his move was confirmed as reported by Romano Fabrizio on Twitter.
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Azpilicueta said, “It is difficult to express with words what I feel. It has been incredible and just thank you to everyone because it couldn’t happen without the help of a lot of people. What a journey.
“Those moments that I take with me, you know, will last forever. This is my home and I hope to see everybody here back one day.
“The love they have showed me every single time is something I am really proud of. Hopefully, we can keep this relationship forever.
“I’m leaving Chelsea after 11 years. I could not imagine myself here today, but you know, thank you very much, I have been really proud of defending this batch on and off the pitch.
“It has been my life, to be fair here, so many amazing memories here not only on the pitch but off the pitch as well.”