[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Antonio Rudiger (29) will leave as a free agent during the upcoming summer transfer window following accompanying Chelsea. Currently, while love calls from various clubs continue, he is most likely to wear a Real Madrid (Spain) jersey.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel (48, Germany) said following the game once morest West Ham United on the 25th (Korean time), “Rüdiger is leaving. He has already informed me that he has made a decision. This is disappointing and disappointing news. I will miss him a lot.” The breakup was officially announced.
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Two days ago, multiple media outlets such as British ‘The Athletic’ and ‘Telegraph’ said, “Rudiger has decided to leave Chelsea, whose contract expires in June. It looks like it might be a huge blow.”
According to reports at the time, Rudiger and Chelsea have been in a positive mood as they have recently resumed contract renewal negotiations. Chelsea offered a four-year contract in addition to a £240,000 weekly wage, and Rudiger was satisfied with his life in London and weighted his stay.
The problem, however, was that Chelsea were faced with an uncertain future. Chelsea’s owner, Roman Abramovich (55, Russia), was sanctioned by the British government, making it impossible to sign, sell, or renew a contract. In the process, Rudiger eventually changed his mind to leave. In fact, coach Tuchel said, “I can’t hold him anymore because of the sanctions. The club is now tied with both hands.”
Many big clubs are trying to sign him as he can take Rudiger without paying a dime. Among them, Real Madrid, which has been the most actively interested in and courting since last year, is known to be ahead.
Reporters Fabrizio Romano and Gianluca di Margio, experts in the European football transfer market, simultaneously announced through their social media, “Real Madrid has confirmed that the signing of Rudiger is imminent.” “It is only a matter of time before Rudiger’s move to Real Madrid,” said Matteo Moreto, a Spanish transfer market expert.
After making his professional debut in Stuttgart (Germany) in 2012, Rudiger moved to AS Roma (Italy) before wearing a Chelsea jersey. He has been active as a core player since 2017 until now. He has provided 12 goals and 7 assists in his 196 appearances this season, and has 5 goals and 4 assists in 47 official appearances this season.