Rudiger 'wants £6million a season' if he leaves Chelsea

Antonio Rudiger has reportedly demanded wages of nearly £6million a season as he prepares to leave Chelsea when his contract expires in the summer.

The German international is a free agent in June and will be one of the hottest properties in European football.

Rudiger’s representative and brother Sahr Senesie held talks with Barca representatives in Catalonia on Wednesday as the Spanish club look to rival Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain for his signature. 

There have also been suggestions that Manchester United could also look to sign the 29-year-old.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Rudiger wants at least £115,000 a week - plus a signing bonus - if he chooses to depart Stamford Bridge.

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His wages could be a stumbling block to a deal with Barca, who are hoping to lower his demands before considering any agreement with the player, Sport reported.  

Sources close to Rudiger are adamant no final decision has been made over his future, but it is looking increasingly likely that the defender will leave at the end of the season.

Rudiger could become one of three Blues defenders to join Barcelona ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.