Antonio Rudiger Transfer: Antonio Rudiger joins Real Madrid – German centre-back Antonio Rudiger officially completed his move to UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid on Thursday, 2nd June. He joined Los Blancos as a free agent after leading English club Chelsea. Follow live La Liga updates with InsideSport.IN.
The German defender played a crucial role in Chelsea’s success in the recent seasons. Rudiger lifted the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea.
Antonio Rudiger Transfer: German defender Antonio Rudiger officially JOINS Real Madrid after leaving Chelsea – Check Details
So many memories. 💙
Thank you for everything, @ToniRuediger! pic.twitter.com/yAOxTylzPN
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 2, 2022
“I’m super excited for all the challenges ahead and can’t wait to play my first games for this huge club,” Rudiger said on his Twitter account.
I’m proud to announce that I’ll be joining @RealMadrid 🙏🏾💪🏾🙌🏾 I’m super excited for all the challenges ahead and can’t wait to play my first games for this huge club. #HalaMadrid #AlwasyBelieve #Hustle pic.twitter.com/zol5Z0NJbe
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) June 2, 2022
Rudiger arrived in west London to join the then Premier League champions from Roma in 2017, making his Chelsea debut as a substitute in that August’s Community Shield against Arsenal. That season, Rudiger was a regular on the left side of a back three under Antonio Conte, where his pace and determination to win possession with every challenge made him an important part of the system.
Antonio Rudiger Transfer: German defender Antonio Rudiger officially JOINS Real Madrid after leaving Chelsea – Check Details
It was in Chelsea’s 2020-21 Champions League campaign where Rudiger showed his true potential, including his assist for Christian Pulisic’s away goal at Real Madrid in the semi-finals, and that last-ditch tackle to deny Phil Foden as we beat Manchester City in the final in Porto.
Rudiger made 54 appearances in all competitions in his final campaign, all from the start, more than any other Chelsea player. He departs with 203 appearances and 12 goals to his name, in that time establishing himself as one of the most passionate characters to represent the club in recent memory.
Antonio Rudiger Transfer: German defender Antonio Rudiger officially JOINS Real Madrid after leaving Chelsea – Check Details
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