Chelsea’s Rudiger to Join Real Madrid, Says Sky Sports

Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Chelsea - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 28, 2022 Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Chelsea - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 28, 2022 Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)
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Chelsea’s Rudiger to Join Real Madrid, Says Sky Sports

Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Chelsea - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 28, 2022 Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)
Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Chelsea - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 28, 2022 Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger applauds fans after the match. (Reuters)

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has agreed to join Spanish champions Real Madrid on a four-year deal when his contract expires at the end of the season, Sky Sports reported.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said last month that the 29-year-old German would leave the club.

Rudiger joined Chelsea from AS Roma in 2017 and won the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup at the London side.

Sanctions imposed by the British government on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich following Russia's invasion of Ukraine means the club cannot hand out contracts or buy new players.

Chelsea confirmed last week that terms have been agreed with a consortium led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital over the 4.25 billion pounds ($5.24 billion) acquisition of the London club.

The proposal has been sent to the government and Premier League for approval.



Man Utd Lack Pace, Says Coach Amorim after Pre-season Draw with Leeds

Soccer Football - Friendly - Hong Kong v Manchester United - Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, China - May 30, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
Soccer Football - Friendly - Hong Kong v Manchester United - Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, China - May 30, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
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Man Utd Lack Pace, Says Coach Amorim after Pre-season Draw with Leeds

Soccer Football - Friendly - Hong Kong v Manchester United - Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, China - May 30, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
Soccer Football - Friendly - Hong Kong v Manchester United - Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, China - May 30, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo

Manchester United have plenty to improve on and need more pace in their midfield, manager Ruben Amorim said after the Premier League side began their pre-season preparations with a goalless draw against Leeds United.

United had their worst-ever Premier League campaign in the 2024-25 season, finishing 15th in the standings, and also failed to qualify for the Champions League as they lost the Europa League final 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur.

The Old Trafford side failed to impress in the draw with newly promoted Leeds in Stockholm on Saturday, despite the inclusion of new signing Matheus Cunha in the starting lineup, Reuters reported.

"We suffered a little bit when we tried to press high, they kick the ball, win the second ball and they were a danger in that moment," Amorim told MUTV.

"We have a lack of pace, especially in the middle of the park, and you can feel it, (so) that's hard to bring the ball (forward). But we created chances. We have a lot to do but it was a first test against a Premier League team, with two different teams, so it was a good test...

"As a group, we have a lot to improve, the speed of the game, all the details, so, yeah, we are going to improve."

United next play West Ham United at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 26.