Get up to speed with the transfer news of Premier League club Chelsea who are not able to convince Antonio Rudiger for a new contract, know his current salary
The 28-year-old German defender has been the main pillar in the heart of the Chelsea defense. He has performed consistently under Thomas Tuchel and has found another level of fitness since returning from injury. Meanwhile, the German defender is one of the most influential personalities in the Blues camp and feels that he is being underpaid.
Chelsea And Antonio Rudiger Hit A Rut Over Contract Talks, Know His Current Salary
Chelsea offered him €8.5m (£7.1m) annually which Rudiger felt was a ‘Slap in the Face’. Meanwhile, Rudiger demanded £200,000-a-week which would bag him somewhere around €12million (£10m) annually. Currently, the contract negotiations have stalled as both sides are bot budging from their stance.
In the worst-case scenario, if Rudiger decides to leave Chelsea, he has a number of options on his plate and would be happy to meet his demands. On the other hand, Chelsea is asserting their dominance and feels that the new contract was fair for both parties.
He is currently on a 5 year contract with Chelsea worth 26 million pounds which bagged him an average of 5.2 million pounds per year.
Chelsea Transfer News: Antonio Rudiger New Contract Talks Stall With 8 Months Left
Chelsea defender will be out of contract in 8 months and the Blues are worried that they might lose one of their star players. Meanwhile, Rudiger’s ongoing situation at Stamford Bridge is being monitored by many clubs.
Chelsea Transfer News: 3 Possible New Club Of Antonio Rudiger
1. Bayern Munich
German side Bayern Munich is currently leading the race to land the German defender Antonio Rudiger. It will be interesting to see if they can land the 28-year-old who would fit perfectly in their system. His new contract talks with Chelsea have not progressed well and Bayern Munich is happily willing to pay what he wants.
2. Real Madrid
Spanish giants Real Madrid are looking for reinforcements in the heart of the defense and have narrowed down the German. They are looking for someone to lead the defensive charge and feel that Rudiger could be the one. They are also approaching the German defender who needs to make a decision quickly over his future with 8 months left on his contract.
3. Paris-Saint Germain
Paris-Saint Germain has arrived late at the party but has brought big bags of money with them and can easily double what Chelsea is paying. However, Rudiger would not prefer a move to the French capital and would prioritize the stay at Chelsea.