Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger wanted by PSG and Real Madrid on free transfer as he enters final year of contract

REAL MADRID and Paris Saint-Germain are keeping an eye on Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger’s contract situation, according to reports.

The German international is entering the final year of his contract with the European champions.

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Rudiger is committed to Tuchel and Chelsea this seasonCredit: GETTY IMAGES

And according to Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth, 28-year-old Rudiger is currently weighing up one of the biggest decisions of his career.

Contract negotiations are underway with Chelsea according to the journalist.

And Rudiger remains committed to Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea this season despite interest from Real and PSG.

Sheth said on Twitter: “Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger will weigh up all options before deciding on future.

“Contract talks with Chelsea underway. At 28, he sees next decision as biggest of his career.

“Rudiger fully committed to Tuchel & Chelsea this season. Real Madrid and PSG keeping eye on his situation.”

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Rudiger has confirmed that talks are underway for a new contract ahead of Chelsea’s Super Cup clash against Villarreal today.

He said: “As I said before, I wanted to concentrate on the Euros then after I come back, talks can start.

“That is what has happened for now. Talks have begun and we will see what time brings.”

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