Barcelona can be more assured within the viable signing of Azpilicueta. Chelsea do now not want to see their captain go away the membership however his renewal deal has been complicated by using the sanctions imposed at the Blues due to Roman Abramovich's Russian sympathies.
Nevertheless, in his pre fit press convention ahead of the Brentford healthy this weekend, Tuchel observed the defender's renewal as reality as it's far an automated settlement: "I knew it became going to appear because I knew the amount of video games when it was going to occur. It's right information for us. We have a settlement, he’s our captain, so there’s a completely high chance that he will live. You know how a lot I depend upon him and what kind of impact he has in this club and this group. So it’s very good for us."
Everything factors towards the reality that after Chelsea's sanction is lifted, this renewal deal will cross beforehand. However, this is not a nailed on fact in keeping with 'Mundo Deportivo'. Barcelona are expecting information at the Spanish international's situation. He is Xavi Hernandez's primary shielding target.
Pressure coming from Azpilicueta himself will be critical. The ex Osasuna participant believes that his 10 yr spell on the London club has come to its end. The footballer desires to signal for Barcelona and could attempt his best to persuade Chelsea to let him go away in January.
Tuchel also touched on Rudiger's state of affairs. He is some other viable defensive target for Barca. He does now not have an automatic renewal clause written into his settlement and could be unfastened to go away within the summer season. "Our arms are tied, of route it worries me if it's proper that there's hobby", said the Chelsea boss.
"I could attempt to meet him if I were any other membership. He's our participant and I nevertheless think we've got an amazing threat he remains our participant as soon as things are solved for us. Our arms are tied, we can not offer him or negotiate or renegotiate together with his dealers. But I'm nevertheless confident", he expressed.
