Antonio Rudiger 'agrees four-year contract with Juventus'

Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger has reportedly agreed a four-year deal with Juventus.

The Germany international's current contract with the Old Lady is due to expire at the end of June, and it appears increasingly likely that he will be leaving Stamford Bridge on a free transfer.

Manchester United are said to be firmly in the hunt for the 29-year-old, while Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain continue to be credited with an interest in his services.

However, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Rudiger has now agreed a four-year contract with Juventus, choosing to join the Serie A giants despite receiving a number of other offers.

The centre-back will allegedly earn in the region of £5.4m a year if he makes the move to Turin.

Rudiger is said to have agreed a fresh contract with Chelsea before sanctions were placed on the club's Russian owner Roman Abramovich.

The German has again been a vital player for Thomas Tuchel's side during the 2021-22 campaign, scoring three times and registering four assists in 41 appearances in all competitions.