Breaking: Rudiger lands in London to complete Chelsea move as price-tag slightly raises
The rock-solid centre-back was rumoured to be a transfer target of Manchester City as well, but Pep Guardiola’s attempt to hijack Chelsea’s bid was not successful as the reliable 24-year-old defender decided to join the Premier League champions.
​Chelsea should have signed Rudiger for € 33 million plus € 4 million in bonuses but according to Sky the Blues will eventually pay € 35 million plus € 4 million add-ons.
​Rudiger will have his medical with Chelsea today and an official announcement is expected in the coming hours. The Germany International will sign a four-year deal.
Rudiger joined Roma on loan in summer 2014 and the giallorossi made his loan move permanent last summer for € 9.5 million. The former Stuttgart star has 72 appearances with the Serie A giants.