Real Madrid sign four-year deal with Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger

MADRID: Real Madrid have confirmed the long-awaited signing of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger on a four-year deal, the club said in a statement on Thursday.

The 29-year-old will move to the Bernabeu on a free transfer after he turned down the Blues' attempts to renew his contract. Real Madrid said they will present Rudiger as their player at a ceremony on June 20.

Writing on Twitter, Rudiger said, "I'm proud to announce that I'll be joining Real Madrid. I'm super excited for all the challenges ahead and can't wait to play my first games for this huge club."

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. He has also featured in the Champions League Team of the Season in both of the last two seasons. IANS

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