Cesar Azpilicueta is reportedly determined to stay at Chelsea beyond the expiry of his contract next summer despite rumoured interest from Barcelona.
Azpilicueta, 32, is set to enter the final six months of his current deal, meaning he will soon be eligible to negotiate a free move abroad under the Bosman ruling.
The Spanish defender, who has spent the last eight-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge, is said to be on Barca's radar amid his contractual standoff, with former international team-mate Xavi keen to bring him to Catalonia.
However, The Athletic claim Azpilicueta's priority is to instead extend his stay at Chelsea and continue to fight for his place in Thomas Tuchel's side.