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Rudiger gives real reason for dumping Chelsea

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4 years ago

May 20, 2022

Rudiger gives real reason for dumping Chelsea

Antonio Rudiger, a Chelsea defender, has revealed the true reasons for his choice to join Real Madrid.

After a period of quiet from Chelsea about a new contract offer, the Germany international defender decided to quit the club.

Rudiger gives real reason for dumping Chelsea

Rudiger has signed a four-year contract with the Spanish club and will become a free agent at the end of the season.

Thomas Tuchel, his compatriot and Chelsea manager, has expressed an interest in keeping him at the club, with the Blues reportedly offering to make the 29-year-old the highest-paid defender in the club’s history.

However, the midfielder claims that the West London club took too long to start talks about a new contract, and that months of silence prompted him to leave Stamford Bridge after five years.

Rudiger stated in the Players’ Tribune, “Unfortunately, my contract negotiations had already started to get tricky last fall.”

“Business is business, but the scenario becomes tricky when you don’t hear from the club from August to January.”

“There was a long period of nothing after the first offer. You know, we’re not robots. With so much uncertainty about your future, you can’t wait months.

“Obviously, no one saw the sanctions coming, but in the end, other big clubs were showing interest, and I had to make a decision. I will leave it at that, because business aside, I have nothing bad to say about this club.”

On his imminent exit, Rudiger added that Chelsea will always be in his heart. London will always be his home.

“I came here alone, and now I have a wife and two beautiful kids.

“I also have a new brother for life named Kova. I have an FA Cup, a Europa League and a Champions League medal. And of course, I have hundreds of memories that will stay with me forever.

I leave this club with a heavy heart. It has meant everything to me. I will always be Chelsea. Thank you, Rudi.”

When Thomas Tuchel’s team play their final Premier League encounter of the season on Sunday, the Germany international will seek to make his final impact.

Chelsea has already guaranteed a position in the Premier League’s top four, but a win over Watford on Sunday would secure a third-place finish.

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Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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2 years ago

June 3, 2024

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 years ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”