Antonio Rudiger drops a big hint on Chelsea future

The soon-to-be out-of-contract Blues defender has given a very big hint on his future plans.

A ‘happy’ Antonio Rudiger has given his biggest hint yet that he sees his long-term future at Chelsea.

The Germany international is out of contract at the end of the season and, therefore, can talk to foreign clubs in the new year over a free transfer for next summer’s transfer window.

Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain are all reportedly interested in his services.

Reports, though, have suggested Rudiger wants to continue at Stamford Bridge. The only thing holding him back from signing a new contract is that Chelsea’s financial offer is allegedly below his expectations.

Toni Rüdiger to @JacobSteinberg: “Speculations on my contract? This is not in my mind. I’m focused on what I’m doing because this is why I wake up every morning. Tuchel gave me new life. I like to show everything on the pitch, he wants me to be a leader”. 🔵 #CFC

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 31, 2021

“The most important thing is that I feel happy here,” the former Stuttgart defender told The Guardian.

“I think if people look at it, they can see I’m happy. About the contract situation, I talk with the club. This is for nobody’s ears. It was how I said it would be after the Euros – there would be talks. There was a talk between Marina [Granovskaia, a Chelsea director] and my agent.”

Rudiger added: “We have the situation where we are at now and I have nothing to do with all the speculation. This is not on my mind.

“I’m focused on what I’m doing because this is why I wake up every morning.”