‘It was Real Madrid or nothing’ Antonio Rudiger reveals Barcelona snub in Bernabeu unveiling

New Actual Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has revealed that he turned down a transfer to Barcelona this summer season, explaining that for him it was Actual Madrid or nothing had been he to go away Chelsea.

The previous Blue was unveiled on the Santigo Bernabeu at Monday lunchtime, the place it was revealed that he’ll put on the no.22 for Los Blancos, just lately vacated by now free agent Isco.

And, talking at his unveiling, the German centre-back was fast to thank these near him, earlier than revealing that he had different provides, together with one for the Blaugrana.

It’s a really big day for all of us, however particularly for me’, he started. ‘I want to thank my dad and mom, as a result of with out them I couldn’t be right here. They’ve all the time supported me and that all through my life has been very crucial.’

? ¡Las primeras palabras de @ToniRuediger como madridista! #WelcomeRüdiger pic.twitter.com/EhbKrriVRZ

— Actual Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 20, 2022

Rudiger additionally added that Barcelona confirmed an curiosity in signing him, however he instructed his brother, who’s his agent and advisor, that it was ‘Actual Madrid or nothing’.

What subsequent for Los Blancos?

Having missed out on Kylian Mbappe, it’s unclear what the plan for this summer season now’s for the European Champions.

They’ve already signed Aurelian Tchouameni, who is predicted to be the way forward for their midfield alongside compatriot Eduardo Camavinga, whereas their consideration for now’s on a brand new contract for Vinicius Junior, which is predicted to be wrapped up within the coming days.

Vinícius Jr. has agreed a brand new contract with Actual Madrid till 2026 with a launch clause value over $1B, stories @FabrizioRomano ? pic.twitter.com/e3jmcUI46C

— B/R Soccer (@brfootball) June 15, 2022

Past that, they could determine to attend till subsequent summer season for additional reinforcements.

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Premier League desk

#	Staff	MP	D	P
1	Leeds United	0	0	0
2	Manchester Metropolis	0	0	0
3	Manchester United	0	0	0
4	West Ham United	0	0	0
5	Everton FC	0	0	0
6	Southampton FC	0	0	0
7	Chelsea FC	0	0	0
8	Arsenal FC	0	0	0
9	Newcastle United	0	0	0
10	Leicester Metropolis	0	0	0
11	Liverpool FC	0	0	0
12	Aston Villa	0	0	0
13	Tottenham Hotspur	0	0	0
14	Fulham FC	0	0	0
15	Wolverhampton Wanderers	0	0	0
16	Crystal Palace	0	0	0
17	Nottingham Forest	0	0	0
18	Brighton & Hove Albion	0	0	0
19	AFC Bournemouth	0	0	0
20	Brentford FC	0	0	0

Participant	Staff	Objectives
Salah, Mohamed	Liverpool FC	23
Son, Heung Min	Tottenham Hotspur	23
Ronaldo, Cristiano	Manchester United	18
Kane, Harry	Tottenham Hotspur	17
Mane, Sadio	Liverpool FC	16
De Bruyne, Kevin	Manchester Metropolis	15
Jota, Diogo	Liverpool FC	15
Vardy, Jamie	Leicester Metropolis	15
Zaha, Wilfried	Crystal Palace	14
Sterling, Raheem	Manchester Metropolis	13
Bowen, Jarrod	West Ham United	12
Maddison, James	Leicester Metropolis	12
Toney, Ivan	Brentford FC	12
Mount, Mason	Chelsea FC	11
Saka, Bukayo	Arsenal FC	11
Mahrez, Riyad	Manchester Metropolis	11
Richarlison	Everton FC	11
Pukki, Teemu	Norwich Metropolis	11
Raphinha	Leeds United	11
Watkins, Ollie	Aston Villa	11

Participant	Staff	Crimson Playing cards	Yellow Playing cards
Mings, Tyrone	Aston Villa	0	11
Xhaka, Granit	Arsenal FC	1	10
Tarkowski, James	Burnley FC	0	11
Firpo, Junior	Leeds United	0	11
Fernandes, Bruno	Manchester United	0	10
Gallagher, Conor	Crystal Palace	0	10
Brownhill, Josh	Burnley FC	0	10
Bednarek, Jan	Southampton FC	0	10
Bissouma, Yves	Brighton & Hove Albion	0	10
Moreno, Rodrigo	Leeds United	0	9
Neves, Ruben	Wolverhampton Wanderers	0	9
Romeu, Oriol	Southampton FC	0	9
Rudiger, Antonio	Chelsea FC	0	9
Mctominay, Scott	Manchester United	0	9
Salisu, Mohammed	Southampton FC	0	8
Ronaldo, Cristiano	Manchester United	0	8
Toney, Ivan	Brentford FC	0	8
Dennis, Emmanuel	Watford FC	0	7
Richarlison	Everton FC	0	8
Pogba, Paul	Manchester United	1	7

Participant	Staff	Assists
Salah, Mohamed	Liverpool FC	13
Alexander-Arnold, Trent	Liverpool FC	12
Barnes, Harvey	Leicester Metropolis	11
Kane, Harry	Tottenham Hotspur	10
Bowen, Jarrod	West Ham United	10
Mount, Mason	Chelsea FC	10
Robertson, Andy	Liverpool FC	10
Maddison, James	Leicester Metropolis	9
James, Reece	Chelsea FC	9
Pogba, Paul	Manchester United	9
Cancelo, Joao	Manchester Metropolis	9
De Bruyne, Kevin	Manchester Metropolis	8
Jesus, Gabriel	Manchester Metropolis	8
Kulusevski, Dejan	Tottenham Hotspur	8
Son, Heung Min	Tottenham Hotspur	7
Saka, Bukayo	Arsenal FC	7
Antonio, Michail	West Ham United	7
Lacazette, Alexandre	Arsenal FC	7
Mbeumo, Bryan	Brentford FC	7
Fernandes, Bruno	Manchester United	6