Antonio Rudiger ‘agrees four-year Real Madrid contract’ after Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea’s ‘hands tied’ over renewal

Antonio Rudiger is reportedly set to sign a four-year contract at Real Madrid after Thomas Tuchel confirmed the defender is leaving Chelsea. The German centre-back will not be renewing his deal at Stamford Bridge, with the final offer said to be a £230,000-a-week contract. Ad/> According to the Mail, Real’s offer far surpasses that amount, and though Barcelona, PSG and Juventus were also interested in signing Rudiger, the 29-year-old is expected to join the Liga champions elect this summer.

Premier LeagueTuchel confirms Rudiger to leave Chelsea18 HOURS AGO Chelsea’s attempts to keep him were no secret, but on Sunday, Tuchel said the club’s “hands were tied” after sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich prevented them from offering new contracts. «The situation is that he wants to leave the club. He informed me of this in a private talk,” Tuchel said after the 1-0 win over West Ham.

»We gave everything — me and the club — but we could not fight anymore because of the actions. Without the sanctions we would at least be able to carry on fighting, but our hands are tied. We don't take it personally.

It is his decision. The final act of an Anfield legend? – The Warm-Up Barcelona tempt Salah to reject Liverpool contract — Paper Round Pochettino set to leave PSG — report «He is a key figure and will stay that way until the end of the season. But it is disappointing.

We will miss him a lot. He gives courage in the dressing room. The kind everyone is afraid of, but the kind to play 50-55 games at an outstanding level.