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Andreas Christensen edges closer towards a free move to Barcelona as the out-of-contract Chelsea defender signs with an agency linked to Lionel Messi's older brother... having reached an impasse in extension talks at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has signed for an agency with strong links to Lionel Messi's brother, fuelling speculation that he could be on his way to Barcelona this summer.

Christensen, 25, has entered the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge after talks over an extension hit a stumbling block just before Christmas.

As a result, he is now eligible to secure a free move abroad that would go through upon the expiry of his current deal, and reports in Spain suggest his sights are set on a move to Barca.