Real Madrid's latest addition, Antonio Rudiger, has revealed that he had the chance to join Barcelona but turned them down in favour of Los Blancos.
Antonio Rudiger has reached an agreement to join Real Madrid in a Bosman move this summer after leaving Chelsea as a free agent.
Mason Mount and Kai Havertz will return, while Antonio Rudiger will bid his farewell when Chelsea and Watford face off on Sunday.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is reportedly set to earn €9 million per year following his move to Real Madrid this summer.
Atletico Madrid defender Jose Maria Jimenez is among the players set to be targeted by Chelsea to replace Antonio Rudiger.
Antonio Rudiger and Reece James return to the side, but Ruben Loftus-Cheek drops out as Chelsea get set to face Manchester United.
Reece James and Antonio Rudiger should start but Romelu Lukaku will be on the bench on his return to Old Trafford when Chelsea face Manchester United.
Antonio Rudiger is reportedly on the verge of completing his move to Real Madrid, with Los Blancos scheduling the medical checks for the Chelsea defender.
Chelsea are reportedly plotting a big move for Matthijs de Ligt in the summer as a reliable replacement for Antonio Rudiger, who will leave the Blues.
Real Madrid have reportedly reached a verbal agreement over a lucrative four-year contract with Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger ahead of a summer move.
