Spanish Giants Reach Verbal Agreement With Top Chelsea Defender

• Antonio Rudiger will reportedly be playing at Real Madrid next season as the Spanish giants are have reached verbal terms with him
• The Chelsea defender is set to leave Premier League as soon as his contract lapses at the end of next month
• Rudiger has reportedly lowered his wage demands and that has handed Madrid a boost as other clubs also chase the Germany international

Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid have reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger over a potential summer move.

Rudiger is set to quit the Stamford Bridge after he failed to sign an extension with the club.

Quite a number of top European clubs are on the trail of the 29-year-old defender who has really stepped up his game in the last year.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel disclosed after their game against West Ham that Rudiger has decided to leave the club when his contract expires in May.

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And according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the German-born Sierra Leonean defender has reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.

Further reports claim that Carlo Ancelotti is desperate to land Rudiger in the Spanish capital believing he would help toughen the squad’s backline.

Although Ancelotti is said to have confidence in Eder Militao, Nacho, and David Alaba, he believes Rudiger’s arrival will solidify his team’s defence.

Rudiger’s arrival would also allow David Alaba to move to the left-back, a position that has become problematic due to injury issues with Ferland Mendy and Marcelo.

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The Manchester Evening News reported that the versatile defender rejected United’s advances in what could be a massive blow to the Red Devils.

According to the publication, the Chelsea ace only wishes to join a club who are certain to qualify for the Champions League next term.

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Ralf Rangnick's charges are currently placed sixth on the standings with 54 points, six points off a Champions League spot.

They are currently facing stiff competition from the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal in their bid to play in Europe's elite football competition next season.

Spanish Club Confident of Sealing Move for Antonio Rudiger

Sports Brief earlier reported that Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has reportedly lowered his demands as Spanish club Real Madrid close in on signing the star, SunSport reports.

Rudiger’s future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain as his contract with the Blues lapses at the end of the season. He has failed to sign an extension with the club.

Quite a number of top European clubs are on the trail of the 29-year-old defender who has really stepped up his game in the last year.