Antonio Rudiger Completes Real Madrid Move
German international defender Antonio Rudiger has finalized his move to Real Madrid from Chelsea.
The 29-year-old centre-back, who was out of contract at Chelsea, has signed a four-year contract in the Spanish capital, Real announced.
In a statement on their official website, Madrid made it known that Rudiger would be unveiled at a press conference at the club’s training ground on June 20.
He is currently with the Germany squad for a series of UEFA Nations League matches, with Hansi Flick’s team playing Italy away on Saturday and then taking on England and Hungary before facing Italy again on June 14.
In a parting statement, Chelsea said: “The German defender has left the Blues to join Real Madrid, having played a huge role in our successes in recent seasons. Rudiger lifted the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea, playing a crucial role in all those triumphs at the heart of our defence”.
Rudiger made 54 appearances in all competitions in his final campaign, all from the start, more than any other Chelsea player. He departs with 203 appearances and a total of 12 goals to his name, in that time establishing himself as one of the most passionate characters to represent the club in recent memory.
