Antonio Rudiger’s Situation Sparks Tension Between Real Madrid and Chelsea

Antonio Rudiger is in the last six months of his contract with Chelsea. The club has not been able to reach an extension agreement with the German player, and he is free to negotiate with other clubs.

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are the clubs that have shown the most interest in the player. However, Los Merengues seem to be leading the way in the negotiations.

Real Madrid is rumored to have had meetings with Rudiger’s brother and agent. An informal agreement was reached at those meetings for a free transfer next summer.

These rumors have sparked the ire of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and put an end to Eden Hazard’s potential return to Stanford Bridge.

For a few months, it has been speculated that Real Madrid is desperate to sell Hazard to reduce the cost of his payroll and enter funds for future signings.

Chelsea were ready to welcome back one of their iconic players. During his seven seasons with the Blues Hazard, played 325 games and scored 110 goals.

Hazard established himself as a fan favorite and managed to lift two Premier League titles.

According to information from El Nacional, Abramovich has said that he has no interest in negotiating with Real Madrid for Hazard because he feels that the Spanish club has acted behind his back.

Faced with the breakdown in negotiations between Real Madrid and Chelsea, rumors emerge that LOSC Lille would be interested in making a move for Hazard in the winter market.

Hazard played 5 seasons with Lille before joining Chelsea in 2012. During his spell at the French club he scored 50 goals in 194 games.