Real Madrid today unveiled Germany and former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger at the Madrid City. The 29-year-old defender joined Madrid from Chelsea as a free agent following the completion of the 2021-22 season with the Blues.
During his, unveiling, Rudiger was presented with a watch, a replica of the Santiago Bernabéu jersey printed with his name and the number 22 after signing a four-year contract.
Rudiger almost parted with Chelsea during the Frank Lampard era but had his career revived with the club by Thomas Tuchel.
He joined Chelsea from Roma in 2017 and has made 133 league appearances for the club. He won six trophies with Chelsea, including the UEFA Champions League in the 2020-21 season.
Rüdiger during his unveiling said: “I’ll give everything for this club to try and win every possible title”
“This is a very special day for my family and me. I’d like to thank my parents because, without them, I never would have gotten here. They have always supported me and that’s been hugely important throughout my life. I’d also like to thank the president for giving me the chance to play for this great club. I can promise you that I’ll give my all for this club to win every possible trophy. Hala Madrid y nada más!”.
The Club president during the unveiling said.
“Today, Real Madrid marks the arrival of one of those great players who will help us to be stronger and even more competitive. Joining us today is a wonderful footballer, a man who will put his heart and soul into every match as we look to pursue our grand objectives for yet another season”.
“It will be another year in which we continue to fight for every available trophy with humility, commitment and that immense desire and ambition which have always been present in the Real Madrid spirit ever since its origins. Today marks the arrival of a great player who possesses all the attributes required to represent the greatest club in history. We welcome Antonio Rüdiger. We are happy to be able to count on you to continue adding to this club’s great history. That’s why we’re so delighted to be bringing in a player, like yourself, who has won all there is to win”.
