Chelsea officially confirmed Antonio Rudiger's move to Real Madrid today.
The
Blues wrote in their club statement: "We bid farewell to Antonio Rudiger
as he departs Stamford Bridge with his Chelsea contract expiring, bringing to a
close his five trophy-filled years with the club.
"The German defender has left the Blues to join Real
Madrid, having played a huge role in our successes in recent seasons. Rudiger
lifted the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA
Club World Cup with Chelsea, playing a crucial role in all those triumphs at
the heart of our defence.
"The
29-year-old was also an important figure in the dressing room with his
leadership and passion, while his dedication and desire to win never faltered,
even when it became clear he would be leaving the club this summer." So many memories. 💙
Thank you for everything, @ToniRuediger! pic.twitter.com/yAOxTylzPN
Rudiger departs Chelsea with 203 appearances and 12 goals
to his name, alongside numerous titles such as the Champions League, the FA Cup
and the Europa League.
We wish him all the success in the
future.
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