Real Madrid players 'fully expect' Rudiger to become their teammate next season

Some Real Madrid players are expecting Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger to join the club next season, as per the Telegraph’s Matt Law.

He told the London is Blue podcast: “There are players at Real Madrid who fully expect Antonio Rüdiger to become their teammate (again). Real Madrid is clearly a very attractive option to him.

“To have one more huge club in his career in a country where he hasn't played and a challenge he hasn't undertaken, and the potential for a different title that he hasn't won or competed for is clearly very attractive to him.”

Los Blancos are reportedly confident of their chances of signing the German defender on a free transfer next summer. They could even make him the highest-paid defender in world football by offering up lucrative wages.

Rudiger has made 23 appearances for Chelsea this season, helping them keep 12 clean sheets and scoring 2 goals in the Premier League.

Source: London is Blue podcast