Antonio Rudiger has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid, snubbing a move to Juventus.
The Germany international sees his Chelsea contract expire in the summer. He had been linked with Juventus and Barcelona, but Real Madrid seem close to securing his services on a free transfer.
Sky Sport Italia’s Fabrizio Romano claims that Carlo Ancelotti’s side have reached a verbal agreement with the former Roma defender. In March, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that the 29-year-old was close to joining Juventus, but no other sources confirmed that.
His agent was also spotted during a meeting with Barcelona directors a few weeks ago, but the La Liga giants have failed to reach an agreement with the defender.
Marca reported last week that Rudiger had requested a four-year deal worth €55m, including signing bonuses. The figures of the deal have not been revealed yet, but the Germany international seems to have chosen his next destination.
Real Madrid have reached verbal agreement with Antonio Rüdiger. Contract not signed yet – but Real Madrid are now closing on Rüdiger deal on a free: here we go soon! ⚪️🤝 #RealMadrid
It’s gonna be a long-term deal. Final details to be discussed soon, before signing the contract. pic.twitter.com/Jn0uvP0UQa
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 25, 2022
Finally, he is just too expensive and have no resale value.
If Real truly signs him 4 Yrs totaling 55 M then it sounds more like transfer salvation for Juve
Juve never had any chance which was obvious to anyone with a functioning brain. Which excludes the tabloid aggregators at FI obviously. This is a useless husk of a formerly good publication.
Juve dodged a bullet there. Bremer is a far better option. They also have Gatti who has just joined the club and has great potential.
He is old and his best days are in the past. Similar to Jorginho
A wise decision by Rudiger. Going to the world’s biggest team is always the pinnacle of ones career. Going to Juventus is a step down in comparison to those clubs linked. Also a very good decision to avoid PhD Max, after all he saw the slow ball in action when both clubs met in the CL group stages.
@clicky so why you still here reading then? lol
Ray Piero
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Never ever going to Juventus but let their dumb fans dream. And remember Juventus are the most successful club in Italy 🙄