According to a recent story, Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has signed a lucrative pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid to conclude his five-year stint at Stamford Bridge.

Rudiger was anticipated to leave the club in the summer after the Blues were unable to match the contract rebel's extravagant salary demands. Since Thomas Tuchel took over at the club at the start of 2021, the 29-year-old has developed into a crucial performer, but the Londoners were unable to reach an agreement to keep him.

The German international has been pursued by a number of major European teams, but Real Madrid has emerged as Rudiger's most likely destination in recent weeks. According to a new story from The Athletic, Rudiger has now put pen to paper on a lucrative four-year contract to make his switch to the Bernabeu official.