Thomas Tuchel isn’t impressed by Barcelona’s pursuit of Cesar Azpilicueta.
That’s in line with journalist Nizaar Kinsella, who claims the German tactician is ‘irritated’ by Xavi’s facet’s makes an attempt to ‘unsettle’ his captain.
Thomas Tuchel could block Barcelona from signing Azpilicueta. He says them unsettling him is ‘a bit bit’ annoying. #CFC
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) July 22, 2022
Azpilicueta, 32, is among the Londoners’ longest-serving gamers.
Having arrived at Stamford Bridge from French facet Marseille a decade in the past, the Spaniard has cemented himself as one of many Premier League’s best ever defenders.
Versatile and extremely dependable, Azpilicueta, even on the age of 32, would nonetheless be an ideal addition to any prime European membership.
Nevertheless, Barcelona, who’re rumoured to be preserving tabs on Azpilicueta, could find yourself lacking out after Kinsella claims Tuchel could find yourself pulling the plug on a possible strategy to signal the 32-year-old, who has only one 12 months left on his contract.
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Apparently, Kinsella goes on to report that new defensive signing Kalidou Koulibaly may find yourself offering emergency cowl on the left facet of a centre-back partnership.
It isn’t all unhealthy information for the Blues although. Sevilla defender and long-time switch goal Jules Kounde seems to be edging nearer to changing into the membership’s third signing of the summer time.
I would learn this as concern at getting CB targets past Kounde within the close to future. We’re getting shut with JK however Kimpembe has been harder and Gvardiol might be even laborious to signal.
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) July 22, 2022
