Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has sent a heartwarming message to Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta following the announcement of his retirement, Soccernet.ng reports.
On Friday, the veteran defender announced that he will be hanging up his boots at the end of the current campaign.
The 36-year-old Spaniard calls time on an illustrious career that saw him feature for top European clubs, including Marseille, Chelsea, and Atletico Madrid, before his current stint in Spain.
Over the course of his playing career, Azpilicueta has won a glittering array of silverware, including the UEFA Champions League, the Premier League, the Europa League, the FA Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Following his announcement, tributes have poured in by the truckload from both retired and active footballers. Chelsea, where he spent 11 years and served as club captain, even took to social media to celebrate his legacy.
What Akor Adams Told Cesar Azpilicueta After Retirement Announcement
Among the active players to pay tribute to the Spaniard was Super Eagles star Akor Adams. The two are currently teammates at Sevilla, where they have forged a cordial relationship.
Taking to Instagram, Adams shared a picture of himself and Azpilicueta sharing a warm embrace, captioned: “Your energy is so contagious. So much learnt in such a short time.”
Both players are set to feature in their final game of the campaign on Saturday, when Sevilla travel to the Estadio de Balaídos to face Celta Vigo.
The fixture is a high-stakes one for Los Nervionenses, who need to avoid defeat to guarantee safety from the drop. Adams will be hoping to find the back of the net to secure Sevilla's top-flight status and ensure Azpilicueta bows out on a high note.
