Thomas Tuchel: Cesar Azpilicueta’s contract extension good news for Chelsea

Barcelona expect to sign Andreas Christensen from Chelsea on a free transfer this summer and were hopeful of recruiting Azpilicueta too

Thomas Tuchel hopes Cesar Azpilicueta will sign a new deal at Chelsea (Frank Augstein/PA)

Thomas Tuchel believes Chelsea have thwarted Barcelona’s attempts to sign Cesar Azpilicueta, after the Blues skipper triggered an extension to his Stamford Bridge contract.

Chelsea boss Tuchel confirmed Azpilicueta’s one-year contract addition, that has been triggered by an appearance-related clause.