Antonio Rudiger makes announcement ahead of Chelsea exit amid Man United interest
manchestereveningnews.co.ukAntonio Rudiger has spoken about his frustrations over Chelsea contract negotiations as he prepares to wave goodbye to Stamford Bridge.
The German was a target of Manchester United after the club learned he was heading for the exit door. United officials had entered exploratory talks with the player’s representatives although a deal never looked likely.
Instead, Rudiger will be jetting off to Real Madrid on a free this summer. With Chelsea still under sanctions, the club are unable to renew, or offer new, contracts. READ MORE:Erik ten Hag has already told Harry Maguire what he must do to remain Manchester United captain The Blues are hoping to get Todd Boehly’s consortium takeover across the line before the end of the month, despite some late stumbling blocks.
But either way, it seems Rudiger may have been off anyway. The 29-year-old shared his thoughts in The Players’ Tribune on Friday, where he revealed he “had to make a decision” amid an uncertain future.
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