New Signing Cesar Azpilicueta Joins Chelsea

[diskoviolente 425]

He will wear the number 13 shirt, it's been confirmed.

Usually I am not a big shirt buyer, but with his name, Moses, Oscar and Hazard there are just too many good options for funky shirt.

Azpilicueta 13, uhhm...why not

[Joker10 946]

BTW anybody who is Spanish here can tell me about his last name?

As I find it very unique compare to your most avg Spanish name.

And last I due noticed that he smiles at a lot. Which is nice, as most Spanish people I know are always so serious.

It's like when Torres talk, they are so serious in their tone of voice.

So I like that a lot from Azpi.

The name is Basque and it is very similar to the common names of Basque country, and i have been there plenty of times because of relatives. I actually know someone there with the the last name Asteinza, so not that off.

Not sure if you know the history of Spain but Basques are very similar to Catalans, they very much distinguish themselves from Spain and most don't consider themselves Spanish.

Btw a good spot to visit in Basque country is San Sebastian, lovely city.

I would also very much welcome other Basques like Llorente and Javi Martinez.

[DDA 9,570]

Fantastic news...... Over the moon we got a proper right back who knows how to defend. Our Squad is really starting to shape into a beast!

[OReillyD36 311]

It's great having another Basque player, hope he does better than the last one though.

[magic weeds 446]

So all numbers from 1 to 26 have been grabbed except 25! Interesting.

Now Malouda needs to surrender 15, maybe for Moses.

Oh, btw, Cesar, welcome to the home of Europe's best

[Justin_3d 1,140]

The name is Basque and it is very similar to the common names of Basque country, and i have been there plenty of times because of relatives. I actually know someone there with the the last name Asteinza, so not that off.

Not sure if you know the history of Spain but Basques are very similar to Catalans, they very much distinguish themselves from Spain and most don't consider themselves Spanish.

Btw a good spot to visit in Basque country is San Sebastian, lovely city.

I would also very much welcome other Basques like Llorente and Javi Martinez.

I like the travel spot tip.

Any more is always appreciated!

[Sheva. 5,373]

He will wear the number 13 shirt, it's been confirmed.

Confirmed where? not seen anything.

[Term-X 7,891]

Confirmed where? not seen anything.

Yea, it's all over twitter, no website has picked up on it yet though.

[OReillyD36 311]

The name is Basque and it is very similar to the common names of Basque country, and i have been there plenty of times because of relatives. I actually know someone there with the the last name Asteinza, so not that off.

Not sure if you know the history of Spain but Basques are very similar to Catalans, they very much distinguish themselves from Spain and most don't consider themselves Spanish.

Btw a good spot to visit in Basque country is San Sebastian, lovely city.

I would also very much welcome other Basques like Llorente and Javi Martinez.

Snap, one side of my family come from San Sebastian, I've never been though. Surname is something similar to Cesars, Balenziaga. It really is a small world.

[Jase 43,479]

I hope not. We have to keep Ferreira to have him helping all the brazialians and portugeezers to settle in. He is the most loyal player one can whish for. He should retire here.

You have quoted the wrong person mate.

[Jase 43,479]

Yea, it's all over twitter, no website has picked up on it yet though.

Are you sure? Last time you said Hazard was going to get the No.11 shirt and he ended up taking the No.17 one...

[Sheva. 5,373]

Are you sure? Last time you said Hazard was going to get the No.11 shirt and he ended up taking the No.17 one...

Tbf some stupid journos on twitter then said Hazard had 'demanded' to get no 11

[Term-X 7,891]

Are you sure? Last time you said Hazard was going to get the No.11 shirt and he ended up taking the No.17 one...

It was said that Thibaut Courtois reserved the number 13 upon signing, so if Azpi or Moses don't get it, we have our answer.

[Jase 43,479]

He can already speak English. Brilliant! And the way he talks in English is similar to Mata when he first came.

One thing is sure - girls will love him. It's a matter of time, that number of girls cheering for Chelsea will grow rapidly!

It's his smile I think. And we already have one here in @francozola.

[SeB 1,281]

This a good piece on him in french

http://www.sharkfoot.fr/2012/08/azpilicueta-une-perle-rare-a-chelsea/

They praise his tactical awareness, his standing defending. Chelsea fans will discover his long throws in as well!

[Nando 106]

Welcome Azpi! I hope we can help him become the next RB of La Roja.

[Jase 43,479]

This a good piece on him in french

http://www.sharkfoot...rare-a-chelsea/

They praise his tactical awareness, his standing defending. Chelsea fans will discover his long throws in as well!

Is there anything that is not in French?!

[Kez 2,727]

I can't help it!!! Cannot stop staring at that photo milan.cech posted :wub:

The way you guys lust after Eva........ no one should be judging me!

Agreed haha, he's cute but Hazard is still the stud for me, :wub: the squad is getting fitter by the day :eyebrows:

Welcome to Chelsea! I'm going to call him Aza.