Cesar Azpilicueta pens new Chelsea contract

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

Azpilicueta made the move to West London in 2012, and since leaving previous club Marseille the full-back has made 298 appearances in all competitions.

The Spain international has attracted interest from back in his homeland, but the long-serving Blues player has instead opted to commit his future to the Premier League club.

The 29-year-old told the club's official website: "I am really happy to extend my stay here at Chelsea. Since I came, I felt the joy and responsibility to play for this club, these fans, and every time I go on the pitch I try do my best.

"Hopefully there is a lot to come and we can keep Chelsea where it belongs."

The announcement of Azpilicueta's deal comes after N'Golo Kante also penned a new contract at Chelsea.