Real Madrid are close to signing Antonio Rüdiger on a free transfer after reaching a verbal agreement with the Chelsea defender over a lucrative four-year contract.
Rüdiger held positive talks with the Bernabéu club’s hierarchy over the weekend and is set to receive a considerable pay rise after deciding to leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has identified the Germany international as a key signing in defence, and while the move has not been finalised it is expected to be confirmed soon. The 29-year-old is expected to earn at least £200,000 a week.
Chelsea were desperate to keep Rüdiger, who currently earns around £90,000 a week, but were unable to reach an agreement with the commanding centre-back b …
- April 26, 2022
