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Rudiger-Chelsea, a deal is now in place : the latest

Rudiger-Chelsea, a deal is now in place : the latest

As Manolas' deal to Zenit failed to occur, Palotta's club decided to sell another defender instead. Roma and Chelsea were in advanced negotiations for Antonio Rudiger as a deal now seems to be in place.

In fact, according to Sky Sport's Gianluca Di Marzio  a deal is now in place between Roma and Chelsea as well as between the Blues and Antonio Rudiger. In all, Conte's club will be dishing out 33 million euros plus another 5 million euros in bonuses to Roma as they will give the player a 5 year contract worth 4 million pounds per season.

The document swap has already occured between both clubs as Rudiger is now set to undergo his medicals with Chelsea. He will likely undergo his physical tests on Monday since he will be playing with Germany in the Confederations cup finals on Sunday evening. Everything is now in place as the offcial note will arrive once he passes his medicals... . Conte now has a new defender to count on as the German international is set for his first experience in England....