Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has pledged his long-term future to the club, insisting he is 'very happy' at Stamford Bridge.

The full back, 26, has been at Chelsea since joining from Marseille in 2012, and established himself as one of the most popular players among fans at the club.

Azpilicueta has made most of his appearances out of position at left back at Chelsea, but has since been switched to his preferred role as a right back under Guus Hiddink to cover for several defensive injuries.

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has pledged his long-term future to the club

The 26-year-old defender (right) has insisted he is 'very happy' at Stamford Bridge

'I count on staying another few years at Chelsea,' he told French radio station RMC.

'I'm very happy there - I'm not thinking about leaving the club. I'm even thinking only of the Blues.

'Marseille made a big impact on me and gave me the chance to discover Europe. I felt very good over there. But if I have to leave it would be for a club where I could develop even more than at Chelsea.'

Azpilicueta, who still has more than three years to run on his current deal, has made 37 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions this season.

He has helped them in the recent resurgence that has seen them win their last three Premier League games and rise to eighth in the table.

Azpilicueta speaks with his boss Guus Hiddink on the sidelines at Carrow Road on Tuesday night

Azpilicueta has made 37 appearances for Chelsea in all competitions this season

On Tuesday night he played the full 90 minutes as Hiddink's side won 2-1 at Norwich, and is set to feature again at home against Stoke on Saturday afternoon.

Following that, Chelsea have a massive game in the Champions League last 16 against Paris Saint-Germain, where Azpilicueta and Co will be hoping to come back from a 2-1 deficit in the first leg.