Chelsea news: Blues star left frustrated as Antonio Rudiger snubs new contract offer

Antonio Rudiger's Chelsea future continues to look up in the air as the Blues star has turned down another contract offer from the club.

The German centre-back will be free to leave Stamford Bridge for nothing when his contract expires this summer and has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich.

But Chelsea have not given up hope of persuading the defender to stay.

It comes after Romelu Lukaku was left visibly frustrated during the FA Cup tie against Plymouth Argyle.

The club have also suffered a huge blow just as they prepare to fly out for the Club World Cup.

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The Blues flew out to Abu Dhabi hours after booking their place in the next round of the FA Cup thanks to Marcos Alonso's extra-time goal against Plymouth.

But Tuchel remained at home to self-isolate following the positive test.

The club have revealed how the Chelsea coach could join the rest of the team in the coming days though.

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Chelsea contract rebel Antonio Rudiger is reportedly still open to staying at the club despite turning down the Blues' latest offer.

The German centre-back has proven to be a key part of Thomas Tuchel's defence so far this season but could walk away from the club for nothing when his contract expires this summer.

Despite reportedly being happy in west London though, Rudiger is yet to commit his future to the club.

And now reports suggest Chelsea have tabled a huge offer for the defender to stay, but are still short of Rudiger’s demands.

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