Real Madrid players are growing in confidence that Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger will join them on a free transfer next summer, according to reports. Real Madrid players are reportedly confident Antonio Rudiger will join them on a free transferMadrid are willing to stump up that salary, the report adds, with the Spanish giants' squad now believing more than ever that Rudiger will join their ranks next season. If Rudiger does move to the Bernabeu, he would join former Chelsea stars in Eden Hazard and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois - who both forced moves to the Spanish capital over the last few years. The move would reunite him with former Chelsea stars Thibaut Courtois (L) and Eden HazardThis month Rudiger revealed he almost left Chelsea last year after being frozen out by former boss Frank Lampard, saying Tuchel 'opened a new door' to him. 'But Thomas Tuchel came and the rest is history.

Source: Daily Mail December 26, 2021 10:46 UTC