Chelsea has option to extend Azpilicueta's contract but …

Chelsea has the option to extend Cesar Azpilicueta’s contract by another year, placing an obstacle in the way of Barcelona's plans to sign one of their primary transfer targets.

Barcelona have so far prioritised finding an agreement with the 32-year-old but will have to address Chelsea directly after a contract option has now become known to GOAL.

Still, it is understood that the clause has yet to be activated and that the Catalan club remain confident about their approach after offering the Blues captain a two-year contract with an option for an extra season.