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Chelsea players to agree 10 per cent wage cut after Cesar Azpilicueta 'sent text on behalf of the group' following strong agreement among club's stars

Chelsea players have agreed to take a 10 per cent pay cut following a WhatsApp discussion that gained swift approval before being sent to the club by Cesar Azpilicueta.

Sportsmail revealed on Saturday night how Chelsea's stars had finally come to an arrangement to trim their wages, although it has yet to be agreed by the club's hierarchy.

However, talks have been ongoing with managing director Marina Granovskaia and they have remained amicable.

Chelsea players have been discussing their wage cuts over a WhatsApp discussion led by club captain Cesar Azpilicueta

Chelsea players have been discussing their wage cuts over a WhatsApp discussion led by club captain Cesar Azpilicueta

According to the Mirror, Chelsea players swiftly responded to Azpilicueta's initial message to make a cut and their proposal is set to run into September.