Chelsea: Mason Mount mocks teammate Antonio Rudiger
Antonio Rudiger has reportedly decided he will leave Chelsea and wants to join Real Madrid in the summer. Rudiger is out of contract at Chelsea at the end of the season. The German has been one of the best defenders in the Premier League this term but has been unable to agree terms on a new deal at Stamford Bridge.
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However, he was unable to provide an update on his compatriot's future at the club.
“It is super important and as I understood, like myself and everybody else, we absolutely accept and are fully aware of the importance of Toni and the role that he’s playing on and off the pitch," said Tuchel.
"There is no doubt about that.
"It’s true that nobody is bigger than the club and this is a team effort and a strong club and it is also about the club. It’s not only about Toni and I mean that in the best way because we know what he’s doing and we’re fully aware of it.
"In the end, we need a bit of patience. I have no update right now."