"I am really proud, honoured and humbled to have reached 500 games as a Blue," Cesar Azpilicueta tweeted after the Liverpool game that became his 500th match in the Chelsea shirt.
"I have never paid attention to individual achievements, as the group is and will always be the force that drives me forward.
"However, it is a privilege to be part of a select group of legends and to join them in this milestone. Their impact on this club, as well as their legacy, will be eternal.
"It wouldn’t have been possible for me to reach it without the trust & confidence of the club, managers, staff & teammates who work hard every day with the ambition to make Chelsea one of the most successful football clubs in the world.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for all the support you have shown me since I arrived at this club, and for loving it as much as I do.
"At every turn, good or bad, we have always stuck together, and I am eternally grateful for it, and forever proud of being a Blue.
"Love, Dave"
Azpilicueta joined Chelsea back in 2012 for a reported £7m fee - and it turned out to be a hell of a bargain, as the Spaniard has won every trophy possible with the Blues, including the Champions League in the 2020/21 season.
The 33-year-old is no longer a guaranteed starter at Stamford Bridge, but he is still a useful player to have in the squad and will surely depart Chelsea as a club legend.
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