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Rudiger agrees deal with Real Madrid ahead of free transfer in summer

By Skysports
Football Transfers Rudiger agrees deal with Real Madrid ahead of free transfer in summer
MAY 11, 2022 LISTEN

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has agreed a four-year deal to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer.

Rudiger will officially join Real on July 1 on a deal to be worth €400,000 (£342,000) per week.

The Germany international’s Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season and Blues boss Thomas Tuchel revealed last month the defender had decided to reject a new deal at Stamford Bridge.

A number of clubs across Europe – including in the Premier League – were interested in Rudiger. However, Real were the first club to formally express an interest in signing him this summer, and the 29-year-old is thought to be flattered and impressed by Real’s pursuit.

Remaining at Chelsea was a possibility for Rudiger, but the sanctions placed on the club’s owner Roman Abramovich made talks over extending his deal impossible.

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