Antonio Rudiger has told Chelsea he will wait until after this summer's European Championships to begin talks with the club over a new contract.
Rudiger, who is approaching the final 12 months of his contract, has enjoyed a big revival at Chelsea since Thomas Tuchel took over after becoming surplus to requirements under former boss Frank Lampard.
The German has played an integral role in Chelsea's strong end to the season, helping the club secure a top-four finish while they get ready to battle it out for Champions League glory against Manchester City on Saturday.