He was one of the most coveted players out there. It must be said that the German defender had solid arguments to make. Central piece of Chelsea European champion last season, Rüdiger is also at the end of the contract in June, and therefore free. Thomas Tuchel had also confirmed on Saturday, following the victory once morest West Ham, that he was going to leave Stamford Bridge.
“I have the feeling that we have done everything to keep him, whether it’s me or the club,” explained the German coach, who admitted that the unclear situation in which Chelsea currently finds itself does not help matters. “Antonio said he would leave the club this summer. It’s his decision. It’s not good news for us but he’s always been fantastic, in his attitude and on the pitch. He’s a very important and he will remain so until the end of the season, even if we are very disappointed that he is leaving.”
It is therefore Real Madrid who will win the day, while several European leaders were in their ranks, in particular PSG and Juve. Rüdiger had also scored once morest Real at the Santiago Bernabeu, in the quarter-finals of the Champions League two weeks ago.
According to Sky journalist Fabrizio Romano, a verbal agreement has been reached, although nothing is signed yet. The former element of AS Roma should commit to a long-term contract with the probable future champion of Spain. Who will at the same time build up a reinforced concrete defense, between the Courtois, Alaba or Militao. And in the meantime, perhaps, a certain Kylian Mbappé …