Chelsea's Rudiger to join Real Madrid: report

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said last month that the 29-year-old German would leave the club.

Rudiger joined Chelsea from AS Roma in 2017 and won the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup at the London side.

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has agreed to join Spanish champion Real Madrid on a four-year deal when his contract expires at the end of the season, Sky Sports reported.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said last month that the 29-year-old German would leave the club.

Everything is now done between Real Madrid and Toni Rüdiger. The deal has been completed, club sources confirm: he will play for Real.#RealMadrid

Contract until 2026, there's no option for further season.

Official announcement: end of the season.

Here we go confirmed. pic.twitter.com/N6zn9w5pcR

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 10, 2022

 

Rudiger joined Chelsea from AS Roma in 2017 and won the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup at the London side.

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