Real Madrid have confirmed the long-awaited signing of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger on a four-year contract.

The 29-year-old will move to the Bernabeu on a free transfer after turning down the Blues’ attempts to renew his contract.

Sky Sports News reported last month that Rudiger was set to join Real after opting to join the new Champions League winners over many other elite European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Manchester United.

It was reported at the time that the Germany international’s new contract was worth €400,000 (£340,000) a week.

Real said they would introduce Rudiger as their player at a ceremony on June 20.

Writing on Twitter, he said: “I am proud to announce that I will be joining Real Madrid. I’m super excited for all the challenges ahead and can’t wait to play my first games for this huge club. »

Chelsea added: “Chelsea Football Club thanks Toni for his contribution to our success over the past five years and wishes him well in his future career. »

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