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Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta is reportedly a target for Spanish club Barcelona and the defender has now responded to speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona by insisting his objective is to continue with Chelsea.

“Right now I am only thinking about Chelsea and I feel loved here,” Azpilicueta told Daily Mail.

“Of course it’s flattering because it means you are playing well, I was not hearing those stories last season.

“It comes from us being top but my objective here has always been to grow as a player and a person. I feel very well adapted to the city, to the country; I am comfortable with the language, my family is very happy here and my only objective is to continue with Chelsea.”