Tottenham plot Chelsea transfer raid after watching Champions League final win

But Marina Granovskaia wanted him to remain in the side, and is said to have overruled Lampard towards the end of his time in the dugout.

Since Thomas Tuchel replaced the club legend, Rudiger has remained a constant fixture in the side.

He played a starring role in Chelsea’s Champions League win on Saturday, and played every minute of their European campaign after Tuchel took charge.

Regardless of his performances, his contract is continuing to wind down, and there’s every chance he could sign for a foreign club for free on a pre-contract agreement in January if an extension isn’t signed.

source: express.co.uk