After setting a number of data throughout his time at Chelsea, Cesar Azpilicueta has determined to depart the membership and be part of Atletico Madrid. Although the membership captain nonetheless had a 12 months remaining on his contract, a transfer to the Spanish capital was finalized.
After 11 years of dedication, the Blues agreed to let the 33-year-old go on good phrases. Since becoming a member of Chelsea in 2014, the defender has made greater than 500 video games, probably the most of any participant not born in England, and has helped the membership win many trophies, together with the UEFA Champions League and two Premier League titles.
The departure of Azpilicueta from Chelsea follows the £125 million mixed gross sales of Mason Mount and Kai Havertz. Along with N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy sealing a transfer to Saudi Arabia, the Stamford Bridge outfit has seen the departures of Mateo Kovacic to Manchester Metropolis and Ruben Lofuts-Cheek to AC Milan.
What’s going to Cesar Azpilicueta make in his wage at Atletico Madrid?
Atletico Madrid courted Cesar Azpilicueta final summer time. Nevertheless, he determined to remain in London as an alternative and signal a contract extension with Chelsea. After Serie A giants Inter made important progress towards signing the 33-year-old this summer time, the Colocheros re-entered the race.
Consequently, this summer time, Simeone’s squad made a sensible transfer and secured the providers of the Spanish defender. The veteran has agreed to a one-year contract till June 2024, with an choice for a one-year extension. His wage, although, stays a thriller for now.
There have been rumors, although, that his wages will probably be akin to what he made in London. The previous Chelsea captain reportedly made round $12 million yearly, as reported by the Night Normal.
This might translate to a month-to-month wage of round $1 million, or practically $230,000 per week. To place it in perspective, that’s roughly $46,000 each day, or round $5,700 every hour or $96 per minute.
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