Atlético de Madrid confirms an important departure

The Atlético de Madrid is getting ready to close its season at the Metropolitano Stadium with a match against Real Betis on matchday 36 of LaLiga EA Sports. Beyond the sports aspect, the game will also mark the farewell of several players, including César Azpilicueta, whose departure from the club is already a certainty.

The veteran Spanish defender, who arrived in the capital two summers ago after a successful spell at Chelsea, will not continue with the red and white team beyond this summer. His contract expires at the end of the current season, and the club has not made any moves to extend his stay.

Azpilicueta already has a new team... in La Liga

Azpilicueta has not been able to establish himself in Diego Pablo Simeone's plans and has had a very secondary role this season. He has barely accumulated just over a thousand minutes spread across 19 matches, with little participation as a starter in LaLiga. Far from the regularity he enjoyed in England, where he was a fixture playing over 40 matches per season.

This match could be his final appearance in front of the Atlético fans, expected to be a farewell with honors. As for his future, as reported by EstadioDeportivo, although there is no official confirmation yet, Celta de Vigo is gaining ground in securing his services. The Galician club is looking to strengthen its squad in anticipation of its return to European competitions and sees Azpilicueta as a source of experience and hierarchy. At 35 years old, the Navarrese player could sign his last significant contract playing in Europe.

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