Rudiger has moved to the Santiago Bernabeu on a unfastened switch after choosing not to increase his Chelsea contract. The 29-year-vintage defender has signed a four-year deal with the reigning Spanish and European champions. Rudiger, speakme at his presentation rite on the membership's schooling ground in Valdebebas, stated he made his decision in April, after a verbal exchange with the Italian coach.
"The first time I were given in touch, not genuinely me, my agent, changed into early September. The 2nd time, I spoke with Mr Ancelotti, that changed into in April," Rudiger said. "That changed into the maximum critical moment, to talk with Mr Ancelotti. That turned into when I made my choice, that I wanted to play for this membership underneath him. He stated he desired me, relied on in my abilties, that I could be very useful to the group, and at my age, it's sufficient. At the cease of the day, it is Mr Ancelotti. You continually recognise at Madrid that nothing is assured. You need to combat on your vicinity. I'm prepared to do that."
As well as turning down the risk to stay at Chelsea, Rudiger said there has been additionally hobby in him from Barcelona. "There turned into interest from Barcelona but I informed my brother, it is Real or nothing," Rudiger stated. The German could be competing with Eder Militao and David Alaba for a gap in Madrid's relevant defence subsequent season, although Ancelotti can also transfer to a returned 3 in defence to accommodate an excellent trio of options.
After the departures of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane final yr, Militao and Alaba formed a remarkable partnership, becoming an essential part of Madrid's success last time period. "Real Madrid is stacked with very, excellent players, also in my function," stated Rudiger. "But I'm looking expectantly going into this. What do I carry? Competition, which is healthful for all of us. It continues each person going and I'm looking ahead to the mission."
Rudiger have become recognised at Chelsea for his combative style and dynamic displays inside the Premier League. He pledged to be a pacesetter within the Real Madrid dressing room. "With me you in no way recognize what to anticipate off the pitch. I want to chortle, I like to bop," stated Rudiger. "But on the pitch I'm severe. I don't want to shaggy dog story around. I desire what I can bring is my preventing spirit, management. Rome wasn't built in a day. I have to come right here, adapt, communicate Spanish. I will do my quality."
Asked if there have been any Real Madrid defenders he especially fashionable, Rudiger stated: "There had been a lot of pinnacle centre-backs however one I preferred loads was Pepe. Apparently off the pitch a very fine character, but at the pitch, a monster. I like that," Rudiger stated.
Rudiger become on the pitch, and scored, as Chelsea led three-0 on the Santiago Bernabeu in April, best for Real Madrid to tug off an top notch comeback to reach the Champions League semi-finals. "It became a completely extreme night, it was my first time at the Bernabeu," Rudiger said. "What Madrid did remaining year within the Champions League, that become... I don't know a way to describe it, implausible."
Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the final in Paris, to lift the membership's 14th European Cup. "In the very last, I knew I changed into going to be a Real Madrid player and I became rooting for them," Rudiger brought. "I lost finals towards Liverpool with my former crew so I turned into very glad that Real beat them."
