According to Sky Sports, Rudiger is not in a hurry to sign a pre-contract agreement with the new club, he knows that if he becomes a free agent in the summer, then teams with the Premier League may be interested in him.
Lonnick admired Rudiger, and he and Rudiger's agent also knew each other. In March, Rudiger will turn 29 and his next contract could be the biggest of his career. Despite Rudiger's desire for a high salary, the biggest factor determining his future will be the football programs the club offers.
Rudiger has not ruled out the possibility of renewing his contract with Chelsea, but if the Blues want to keep him, they must make him the highest paid defender in the Premier League. Chelsea's recent offer for a contract was rejected by Rudiger and his agent because the salary for that contract was only half that of the club's highest-paid player.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Rudiger's future, it is understood that he will continue to play for Chelsea for the remainder of his current contract and focus on helping Tuchel's side achieve their goals, and Tuchel will continue to rely on Rudiger.
(Ma Dongyu)
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