Former Chelsea captain John Terry believes his former side should give Antonio Rudiger a new contract with improved wages amid reports linking him to Real Madrid. Rudiger is expected to leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Terry stated that the Blues will have to fork out a large sum of money to find a replacement. Instead, he opined that Chelsea should channel those funds to keep Rudiger at the club.
John Terry took to Instagram to comment the following on a Sky Sports post (via Madrid Zone on Twitter):
"How have we let this man go. Give him 300k a week then, we will have to always 80-100 million to replace him and also give that player at least 300k a week and won't know how long it will take him to settle or even if he will."
According to Fabrizio Romano, Antonio Rudiger is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of the season. The German defender is expected to pen a four-year deal with Los Blancos, keeping him at the club until 2026.
Real Madrid are in dire need of strengthening their defense ahead of the 2022-23 season. Carlo Ancelotti's side have lacked leaders in defense since they let Raphael Varane and Sergio Ramos leave last summer.
Rudiger will come with a ton of experience from Chelsea. The 29-year-old defender has played a vital role in the Blues' recent success under Thomas Tuchel. They lifted the UEFA Champions League title last season and have added the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup this term.
Rudiger has so far made 196 appearances for Chelsea, contributing 12 goals and seven assists. The German international has been a vital part of Tuchel's side this season as well, having already played 47 matches across competitions.
Real Madrid take on another Premier League side in the Champions League after beating Chelsea
Real Madrid will take on reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in the semifinals of the Champions League after beating Chelsea in the quarterfinals. Ancelotti's side are currently chasing a league and Champions League double this season.
Los Blancos already have one hand on the La Liga trophy. They are currently atop the league standings, 15 points clear of second-placed Barcelona with five games remaining in the campaign.
If Real Madrid get past Manchester City in the semifinals, they will either face Liverpool or Villarreal in the final in Paris next month.
Andy_Mac
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Chelsea letting Rudiger to go is gonna be a mistake... this guy has been a rock in that backline...can they really do something to make this guy stay?? why are clubs more blinded by business rather than team build up which would be more of good business in the future?
No it isn't. We gave him good offers but he rejected them all. As a matter of fact, he is willing to accept a lower wage package at Real Madrid than what was offered to him at Chelsea. It's clear that the player didn't want to remain at Chelsea unless he was the highest paid player or something. We made the best decision to let him leave.
zebeikmprz
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Well said
Zakclmpuz
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Chelsea must be bought quickly so that the sanctions preventing us from negotiating contracts can be lifted.Rudiger should be patient enough and wait for our new owners to negotiate new terms.The transfer window closes in late August.🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢
Fabs David
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Chelsea letting Rudiger to go is gonna be a mistake... this guy has been a rock in that backline...can they really do something to make this guy stay?? why are clubs more blinded by business rather than team build up which would be more of good business in the future?
Pupcnpsu
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JT is very right on this....Chelsea should not let him go is doing a great job at that back...Please keep Anthony at Chelsea
Vayadnsy
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if abroma is still the club owner of Chelsea this guy Anthony would have stayed, because he will make sure to keep him
Hamda1
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True talk
homckmyz
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300k is too much plus his age naaa .he only fits tuchel tactics he is not a top notch defender for me to earn that money let him go he is not God of football
is the 300k from your pocket? Rafael Varane takes 370k, is he performing better than Rudiar? you are the same people who will cry when poor results start coming... chelsea fans talk toooo much
saabclnpst
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Rudiger should not move I totally agree with JT statement all correct ✔️💯
Echee27
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Chelsea should offer him 300k a week and he will stay, we are making a very big mistake by letting Rudiga leave the club as free. it will cost as much to get a replacement, so why don't we offer that money we will use to get a replacement to increase his wage and he will stay. my opinion.
Rudiger has made up his mind, the same amount of 200k per week that Chelsea offered him that he rejected, is the same amount that Madrid offered him and he accepted it, Tuchel spoke with him personally he refused, board tried their best to renew his contract before the same, he rejected it, what else will Chelsea do again, will Chelsea use the whole other players salary and pay Rudiger, can only Rudiger win a match for us, Chelsea had better defender before him, and Chelsea will have better defender after him
jozcknsuz
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Chelsea has to give the guy 300k this Rudiger is very important at Chelsea most time him do score please keep him
Pamceopru
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Terry is a great legend 👏
nopcdnopsz
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If we are going to sign his replacement as said well it should be pau Torres please!!
Dario_Xhacka
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Maguire will be better player with Chelsea, remember Antonio Rudiger was nothing before Tuchel arrived
You’re right mate , I remember him as a substitute 😅
KahunaLII
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Terry has a point Chelsea will really struggle to replace the guy
Kareb_sixa
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you guys are saying that we should let him go don't forget odoi and cheek they take huge salary more than him what about that one toe amog them who is performing better when rudiger go my guys we suffer seriously us matter of fact 🔥🔥🔥🔥
factos, it's also what i have been saying
Homclors
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Pedegree to go go
Leedilnyz
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you guys are saying that we should let him go don't forget odoi and cheek they take huge salary more than him what about that one toe amog them who is performing better when rudiger go my guys we suffer seriously us matter of fact 🔥🔥🔥🔥
wunlo
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Greedy player,he will regret going to Real Madrid..jog on greedy Guts hope you are happy
nanbekty
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300k is too much plus his age naaa .he only fits tuchel tactics he is not a top notch defender for me to earn that money let him go he is not God of football
Musatunkara
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Chelsea should offer him 300k a week and he will stay, we are making a very big mistake by letting Rudiga leave the club as free. it will cost as much to get a replacement, so why don't we offer that money we will use to get a replacement to increase his wage and he will stay. my opinion.
Mate Chelsea is ready to offer him that amount but we can't sign or renew any contracts before new owner takeover, and Rudiger himself didn't want to wait until the takeover to sign new contract so let him Go.
Musatunkara
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WE NEED MAGUIRE TO REPLACE HIM AT CHELSEA
Maguire will be better player with Chelsea, remember Antonio Rudiger was nothing before Tuchel arrived
Hidcdlmnos
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you want to spoil our dressing room let him go
Tiwenrstz
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WE NEED MAGUIRE TO REPLACE HIM AT CHELSEA
caaabnopry
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Chelsea are rubbish if they let Rudiger go
Homckln
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get one from here to replace him
DrizzyJhay
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Chelsea should offer him 300k a week and he will stay, we are making a very big mistake by letting Rudiga leave the club as free. it will cost as much to get a replacement, so why don't we offer that money we will use to get a replacement to increase his wage and he will stay. my opinion.
You made a point rudiger already knows our pattern even if we bring any other person it will Take time and it will cost us a lot
meoimnprsy
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Chelsea should offer him 300k a week and he will stay, we are making a very big mistake by letting Rudiga leave the club as free. it will cost as much to get a replacement, so why don't we offer that money we will use to get a replacement to increase his wage and he will stay. my opinion.