John Terry makes Antonio Rudiger feelings clear as Thomas Tuchel confirms Chelsea exit

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has revealed his frustrations at the news of Antonio Rudiger confirming he will leave Stamford Bridge this summer.

The Germany centre-back, arguably Chelsea's player of the season, is among a number of high-profile names whose contracts are due to run out at the end of the season. Following the Blues' 1-0 win over London rivals West Ham United on Sunday, which Rudiger missed due to groin and hamstring issues, Thomas Tuchel confirmed that despite efforts to keep the 29-year-old, he will be playing his football elsewhere next term.

That news prompted a frustrated reaction from Terry, who vented his frustrations on Instagram. Reacting to a post from Sky Sports which confirmed that Rudiger will leave the club on a free transfer this summer, Terry commented: “How have we let this man go.”

Rudiger will leave Chelsea having had a successful five-year spell that has seen him win the Champions League, the Europa League, the FA Cup and the Club World Cup. He was also named in the Champions League squad of the season for the 2020/21 term.

In March, Chelsea were plunged into uncertainty after the British government sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich, severely limiting the club’s sources of revenue as well as their ability to extend contracts. Speaking on Rudiger’s exit, Blues boss Tuchel admitted that the sanctions on the club led to Rudiger’s deal not being able to be extended.

“We fought hard,” said Tuchel. “I fought hard on a personal level. We made big offers to him, and the club tried everything.

“But for some weeks we cannot fight any more because we have the sanctions. We cannot adjust. We cannot continue, and so it is what it is.

“He deserves my full support because he