Real Madrid to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger until 2026
Real Madrid will officially announce the move after their Champions League final against Liverpool in Paris on 28 May.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger has signed for Real Madrid, according to multiple reports.
The Athletic report that the German defender signed a deal today until 2026. Rüdiger is set to earn between €9-10 million per year after tax, which is more than he was earning with Chelsea.
🚨 Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has today signed for Real Madrid. 4yr deal, €9/10m net + joining bonus & €400m release clause. Medical already done, official announcement after #UCL final @TheAthleticUK after @FabrizioRomano report earlier #RMFC #CFC https://t.co/yrgLt2p88I
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 10, 2022
Madrid to announce deal after final
Official confirmation of the move is expected after Madrid’s Champions League final against Liverpool in Paris on 28 May.
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The 29-year-old, who has been a key player for Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, has already completed a medical and will have a release clause of €400 million.
The London club were reportedly in talks to keep him but after their owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the British government, negotiations over new signings and contracts were prohibited.