As he prepares to depart Stamford Bridge when his contract ends in the summer, Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is said to have sought earnings of around £6 million per season.

If Rudiger chooses to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window for a new team, he wants at least £115,000 per week plus a signing bonus, according to Spanish publication Sport.

In June, the centre-back will be a free agent, and many top European clubs will be interested in signing him.

Sahr Senesie, his representative and brother, recently met with representatives from Barcelona in Catalonia, as the Spanish LaLiga behemoth aims to compete with Real Madrid, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain for the player's signature.

Manchester United may also be interested in signing the German international, according to reports.

Rudiger is one of three Chelsea defenders linked with a move to Barcelona ahead of the 2022/23 season.

In the summer, Barcelona are interested in signing Rudiger's colleagues Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta.