Cesar Azpilicueta announces retirement at the end of the season
Sevilla's Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta is retiring from professional football. His final match will be the La Liga fixture against Celta on May 23.
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Sevilla defender Cesar Azpilicueta has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the end of the current season. The 36-year-old thanked the football world, stating that it is time to start a new chapter in his life.
Throughout his career, Azpilicueta played for several notable clubs, including Osasuna, Marseille, Atletico Madrid, and Chelsea. His most successful period came at the London club, where he won the Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and two Premier League titles.
Dear football world, I want to share the news: this season will be my last as a professional player. Having lived my dream for so many years, I feel the time has come to start a new stage in life. Cesar Azpilicueta
Between 2013 and 2023, the defender was a regular for the Spanish national team. His final game will be the away match against Celta in the final round of La Liga, scheduled for May 23.