Agent says Chelsea didn’t make attempt to keep this defender

Saif Rubie, agent to Germany international Antonio Rudiger in a recent statement claimed Chelsea did not make any effort to keep the defender despite his desire to remain at Stamford Bridge.

Rubie also claimed Spanish club Real Madrid’s offer for Rudiger was the “smallest on the table” as there was an EPL club that was willing to double it.

Recall that Rudiger left the Blues on a free transfer in the recent summer transfer window, but he got a £10million signing on fee from Los Blancos.

“Let me confirm this, live on air, the Real Madrid deal was the smallest deal on offer.

“There was a club in England offering almost double the amount and a club in Europe doubling the amount.

“I’m not going to discuss the specifics. Everyone knows there was teams interested in this player. He was one of the best in the world,” Rubie said on talkSPORT.

Chelsea have since gone on to bring new replacements for Rudiger after his departure to Spain.