For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletterThomas Tuchel has admitted that he is powerless to stop Antonio Rudiger leaving Chelsea at the end of the season. Real Madrid are leading the race while Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Newcastle have been eyeing a move too. Rudiger was also a huge part of the side that won the Champions League last season. We gave everything - me and the club - but we could not fight anymore because of the actions. The kind everyone is afraid of, but the kind to play 50-55 games at an outstanding level.

Source: The Star April 24, 2022 22:56 UTC