Real Madrid are reportedly 'optimistic' over their plans to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer.
With less than a year remaining on his current deal, Real Madrid can negotiate with the German from January 1 and agree to sign him on a pre-contract agreement.Goal in Spain report that the Spanish giants feel they have a chance of signing him, with the player having rejected Chelsea's attempts to keep him so far.They also report that the Blues' most recent contract offer to Rudiger included wages worth £140,000-per-week, which Rudiger rejected.With Rudiger being a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge due to his key role in their Champions League triumph earlier this year, potentially losing.
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