Antonio Rudiger has said that he is "happy" at Chelsea amid speculation over his future at the club.
The defender's contract at Stamford Bridge runs out at the end of the season, meaning that he will be free to negotiate a pre-contract with overseas clubs in January.
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have both been linked with signing Rudiger, while there has also been Premier League interest from Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Speaking to The Guardian, the German international said: "The most important thing is that I feel happy here [at Chelsea]. I think if people look at it, they can see I'm happy."
Rudiger also confirmed that discussions were ongoing about a new deal at Chelsea, adding: "About the contract situation, I talk with the club. This is for nobody's ears. It was how I said it would be after the Euros – there would be talks.
"There was a talk between Marina [Granovskaia] and my agent. We have the situation where we are at now and I have nothing to do with all the speculation.
"This is not in my mind. I'm focused on what I'm doing because this is why I wake up every morning."
The 28-year-old has missed just one Premier League game so far this season, with the Blues currently sat top of the table.
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