Monday, February 14, 2022

‘I feel great here’ – Antonio Rudiger gives Chelsea contract update with defender allowed to leave on free transfer

 

ANTONIO RUDIGER has revealed he is happy to stay at Chelsea with his contract set to expire in the summer. The centre-back, 28, is wanted by several high profile clubs across Europe.

But Chelsea are determined to keep him and have offered Rudiger an extension - but he admits signin a new deal does not solely depend on him.

Rudiger told The Athletic: "I feel great here, I have always said it. I think the way I play you can see that I’m happy here. "But there are also other people who have to make decisions."

Rudiger reportedly wants £225,000 a week to stay at Stamford Bridge - a massive increase on his current weekly wage of £100,000. He also wants a signing on fee having reportedly rejected an offer of £140,000 per week from the Blues as well as a £173,000-a-week deal from Rea Madrid. The Blues are believed to be preparing a contract extension worth £200,000 a week in a bid to keep him at the club.

Manchester United could make a swoop for Rudige if he becomes available on a free transfer with Barcelona also interested .

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