BREAKING: Antonio Rudiger Makes La Liga Debut
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Jun 02, 2022
Germany defender, Antonio Rudiger is the latest on La Liga's rank of players with a move to heavyweight side, Real Madrid.
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After a four-year spell at Chelsea from Italian side, AS Roma, the 29-year-old is set to join Carlo Ancelotti and the boys at Santiago Bernab├®u.
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The centre-back made his Stamford Bridge debut as a substitute in their August Community Shield against Arsenal in 2017.
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Rudigier who had exhausted his contract at Chelsea has signed has signed a four-year deal in the Spanish capital as announced by Real.
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In a statement on their official website, Madrid said Rudiger would be unveiled at a press conference at the club's training ground on June 20.
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Reacting in a tweet on his Twitter space, the Berlin-born stated he is proud to join Real Madrid, adding that he cannot wait to play for the 'huge' club.
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"I'm proud to announce that I'll be joining @RealMadrid,ÔÇØ
I'm super excited for all the challenges ahead and can't wait to play my first games for this huge club.ÔÇØ
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