Antonio Rudiger Takes Cheeky Jibe at Chelsea As He Officially Joins Spanish Club Real Madrid

• Antonio Rudiger has officially joined Spanish club Real Madrid, having decided not to extend his contract with Chelsea
• The German defender has expressed delight in moving to the Spanish capital saying “this is a huge club
• The 29-year-old also acknowledged the club’s Champions League experience and declared that he has arrived to also win trophies

German international Antonio Rudiger seems to aim a cheeky jibe at his former club Chelsea after signing for Spanish giants Real Madrid.

The centre-back failed to agree on a new deal with the Premier League club as he moves to the Spanish capital to play for the European champions next season.

During his unveiling, Rudiger acknowledged Real Madrid is a big club, crediting the La Liga side for the number of Champions League titles they have won.

The defender also declared that he is also there to win titles. He told the club's website:

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“The most important thing at Real Madrid is winning, they have shown that with the titles and Champions Leagues they've won over the years.

"The most important thing here is winning, that's been shown throughout the years in the titles and all the Champions League trophies they've won. Even when there are doubts outside the club, Real Madrid has been able to achieve things and it's been incredible".

“The match I played with Chelsea at the Bernabéu was special, so intense. It was my first time playing at the Santiago Bernabéu.

"The match went pretty well for the team and it was an incredible feeling for me. After the third goal, there was still a really positive atmosphere. I took away amazing feelings and having the chance to play for a club like this is unbelievable.

“My family are thrilled with the opportunity because they know how big this club is. They don't know much about football but they know who Real Madrid are. It was a straightforward decision.”

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Chelsea closing in on Raheem Sterling’s signing

Meanwhile, Sports Brief earlier reported that new reports indicate that Chelsea are confident of pushing Raheem Sterling's transfer over the line.

Sterling has only one year left on his contract and is understood to be ready to quit Manchester City and move to London.

The England international seemingly has serious concerns about making it regularly to Pep Guardiola's squad with the arrivals of potent attackers in Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez.