Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Antonio Rudiger has informed him of his desire to leave the club at the end of the season.
ESPN reported on Saturday that the 29-year-old had rejected a new deal in excess of £200,000-a-week with Real Madrid keen to sign the defender this summer.
- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) When asked about Rudiger's situation on Sunday, Tuchel told Sky Sports: "Toni, the media is on it.
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