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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is still considering his future at the West London club.
He is into the final 12 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge, which makes resolving his situation a priority for the Blues. To avoid losing him for free next summer..
He has no intention of leaving the club in the current transfer window and is fully-focused on the season ahead, but remains non-committal after that.
Not a guaranteed starter until Frank Lampard, his situation improved considerably after compatriot Thomas Tuchel took over as manager in January. That saw him become an integral part of the tam that not only secured a top four finish, but also enjoyed Champions League success as well.
Talks have begun about a new contract, but the German international is still weighing up his options, especially with the strong links for a move by the Premier League side to Sevilla’s Jules Koundé persisting. persisting.
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