After what seems to be a slow start in the summer transfer market, premier league champions Chelsea have eventually made their second major signing this summer. After being heavily linked with the Stamford Bridge club in recent times, the Blues have confirmed the signing of Antonio Rudiger bought from Serie A side AS Roma for a fee around £34 million. The Germany defender becomes the Blues second signing of the summer after the free transfer of Argentine shot-stopper Willy Caballero. The 24-year-old shone during his two seasons spell with Roma and is said to have been on Antonio Conte’s radar last summer before picking up an injury that hindered the move. And it was reported over the weekend that Antonio Conte's side had agreed to a deal with the Serie A … [Read more...]
Antonio Rudiger Undergoes Medical, Deal Expected To Be Finalized Before Thursday
Roma star player Antonio Rudiger seem to be destined to play at Stamford Bridge next season after emerging as a target for Chelsea this summer. He has been heavily linked with the Stamford Bridge club, and just recently, there were widespread speculations that he had arrived London for a medical. In a new development however, there are reports from Italy that the defender has undergone a medical in Los Angeles ahead of his €39 million (£34.2m) move to west London. It is understood that after his country's success in Confederations Cup campaign at Russia, the Germany international has travelled to USA to begin his holiday. And according to Sky Sports, before his break begins, he will have a medical in Los Angeles at a facility approved by the premier … [Read more...]
Antonio Rudiger Target Talks About Chelsea Transfer Links
Chelsea target Antonio Rudiger says his future will be decided in the 'coming weeks' amid speculations that he is ready for a move to the English top flight. There were recent reports that the premier league champions have agreed a fee with Roma after bidding £30million for Rudiger's signature. The Germany international is currently celebrating his country's Confederations Cup victory and he has answered questions about his future after the final clash against Chile. The talented defender refused to confirm or deny interests from the blues but dropped some hints he was considering a summer exit from his Italian club. ‘It’s not about the future now… it’s now about enjoyment,’ he said. ‘I need to enjoy this moment, and I’m enjoying it to the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Transfer – Medical Paused As Antonio Rudiger Considers Other Options
AS Roma star player Antonio Rudiger seems to be destined to play in the premier league next season with widespread speculations about how close he is to make a move to Chelsea. In a new development, however, there are reports that Chelsea's rivals Manchester City have also made their interest known in the player and the player has paused his move to Stamford Bridge to consider the Etihad club. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is determined to seal a deal to sign the 24-year-old who he identified as a good signing after both John Terry and Nathan Ake left Stamford Bridge this summer. It is understood that the west London club have agreed on a £33million deal with the player's club and Rudiger himself appeared to fuel speculation linking him with an imminent … [Read more...]
Man City Makes Late Move To Snatch Star Player From Chelsea’s Grip
AS Roma star player Antonio Rudiger has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, and he seems destined to join former teammate Mohamad Salah to play in the English top flight next season, after showing interest with a move to Stamford Bridge. And in a new development, Sunday Mirror reported that Manchester City will try to hijacking Chelsea’s bid to sign the defender. It is understood that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has identified Rudiger as the perfect man to bolster the centre of his defence following the departure of legend John Terry. Additionally, a few days back, Nathan Ake completed a £20M move to Bournemouth. There were speculations that the Stamford Bridge club have agreed a £33million deal with Roma for Rudiger and the player … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Complete Antonio Rudiger Signing, Medical Scheduled On Monday
After selling Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to Liverpool, AS Roma are set to push one of their player to the English Premier League this summer. Talented defender Antonio Rudiger has emerged as a target for Chelsea, and it appears he's destined to play for the premier league champions next season. According to reports, Chelsea‘s move for the German star is all but done and the defender is reportedly set to have a medical with the Blues on Monday ahead of completing a £33million switch. Chelsea look set to pay an initial £29 Million for Rudiger, with around £4m in potential add-ons for the star who had been a long target with a move to the English top flight. The Germany international was impressive at Stuttgart before making the move to the Italian top … [Read more...]
Chelsea In Advanced Talks To Sign German Versatile Talent, Agent Jets To London
AS Roma star player Antonio Rudiger has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer after being linked with a move to the English top flight. And in a new development, according to reports in Italy, the premier league champions are in talks to sign the defender from the Serie A club. Gianluca Di Marzio revealed that Rudiger's brother and agent is travelling to London to negotiate with the Stamford Bridge club. It was also added that the early figure between Chelsea and Roma for the German star is €35 million (£30.8m), although a fee is yet to be agreed between both clubs. It is understood that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is a big admirer of the Germany international and the Italian manager made an attempt to bring him to west London last summer. Chelsea … [Read more...]