Atletico (Madrid) confirmed the separation from 35-year-old defender Cesar Azpilicueta, Topsport reported.
The central defender will be remembered as one of the most hearty defenders who defended the colors of the "mattress" in recent years.
"Soldier! Many thanks, Cesar, for your affection and leadership throughout your stay at Atletico. With best wishes for your next challenges," announced Atleti.
It is still unclear what the next challenge in the career of the famous defender will be.