Glen Johnson believes Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger would be making a mistake if he leaves the Blues to join Newcastle United in the summer.
The German's contract at the club is set to come to an end in the summer and there has reportedly been no progress over an extension.
Speaking to BettingOdds.com, Glen Johnson was asked about the Chelsea defender's contract situation and whether he thought it would be the right choice for Rudiger to join Newcastle, He said:
“Yes, I do think it would be a mistake. Without being disrespectful, there’d be only one reason why Antonio Rüdiger would be going to Newcastle. I think he’s still got a lot to offer. If you’re still fighting for titles and going deep in most competitions, why would you look to leave? He’s obviously earning good money now. That’ll continue. No, if he goes to Newcastle right now it’d be for the wrong reasons.”
The German has recently been linked with moves to multiple clubs across Europe, with Bayern Munich, Juventus, Manchester United and Real Madrid, all reportedly interested in his signature.
Rudiger has had a career-revival under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea after having struggled to make an impact under former manager Frank Lampard. The defender has been an integral part of the Blues' defense being the second-best in the Premier League, having started 26 league games so far this season.
"Yeah he would get stick" - Johnson on Rudiger leaving Chelsea for Manchester United
Johnson was also asked about Rudiger being linked with a move to Manchester United and how much backlash he thinks the defender would receive if he were to make the switch. He said:
Nozlnopuz
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living Chelsea for now is not that good because I no everybody in the team are happy with him if is money he need there will give him he should not do anything that later he will say if I have no I will have not live
fozmrstuz
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U pple leave the man to try his luck elsewhere provided he will be paid more than what Chelsea is offering him. He is not respected because he is not a striker how can person like Kai earn almost as double as Rudiga how many goal had he scored for nearly two seasons &. This man is doing a good job at the back but no respect why? or just because he a blackman I can't tell
danriwbik
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In my country Rudi means comeback or simply don't go or stay and fun enough I'm a Chelsea fan and admirer of Rudiger. If he leaves Chelsea's defence will be greatly affected.I believe his presence for next year UCL is undoubtedly crucial.We still need aggressive and uncompromising players like Rudi at Stamford Bridge especially now when ownership issues are not settled and stabilised.
What country is that u from
Ziziknyz
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In my country Rudi means comeback or simply don't go or stay and fun enough I'm a Chelsea fan and admirer of Rudiger. If he leaves Chelsea's defence will be greatly affected.I believe his presence for next year UCL is undoubtedly crucial.We still need aggressive and uncompromising players like Rudi at Stamford Bridge especially now when ownership issues are not settled and stabilised.
Topical lie.... let him go, we will get another defender that's more better than him......
cemabpruyz
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Who gives a crap what glen Johnson thinks. If Newcastle pay him well, continue to add quality players and he’s a leader for the team then who is Johnson to tell him what to do.
poddopty
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In my country Rudi means comeback or simply don't go or stay and fun enough I'm a Chelsea fan and admirer of Rudiger. If he leaves Chelsea's defence will be greatly affected.I believe his presence for next year UCL is undoubtedly crucial.We still need aggressive and uncompromising players like Rudi at Stamford Bridge especially now when ownership issues are not settled and stabilised.
Duoabcemo
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he...will...not...live
nanbekty
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He is chasing for the muller lol 😂 but he will flop one time
josilva877
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let him go, if he wish . soldier go soldier come barrack still remain
mexicodegreat
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If Rudiger wanted to leave Chelsea for another club.. good for him.
danriwbik
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Rudiger should learn from most players who left Chelsea reluctantly (Hazard, Williams, Martic, Mata etc). I don't see any reason why he should just leave 🤷
LualTutPuoch
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Rudi is going on where according to my view. He loves Chelsea and Chelsea loves him too.
pebbknpst
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I don't think rudiger will leave because he's loved here and Chelsea fans will always support our best defender to the core.