Real Madrid complete Rudiger signing as ex-Chelsea defender joins on free transfer
The German centre-back has signed a four-year contract with the European champions as he becomes Carlo Ancelotti’s first summer acquisition
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, it has been confirmed.
The centre-back’s contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire on June 30, and he rejected the Blues’ efforts to tie him to a new deal.
Instead, Rudiger has opted to make the move to the European and Spanish champions, becoming the first signing of the summer for Carlo Ancelotti.Reports suggest he is set to earn around £150,000-a-week in terms of salary, as well as a hefty signing-on fee after opting to join Madrid despite competition from Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Posting to his Twitter account shortly after his transfer was announced by both clubs on Thursday, Rudiger said: “I’m proud to announce that I’ll be joining [Real Madrid].
“I’m super excited for all the challenges ahead and can’t wait to play my first games for this huge club.”
Rudiger will be presented to the media in Madrid on Monday June 20, at his official unveiling.
Source:goal.com
