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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger 'set to become one of the highest paid defenders ever' as Bayern Munich and Juventus 'prepare to offer Germany international a mammoth £400,000 a week' when his contract ends

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger could command a staggering pay packet of £400,000 a week if he leaves Stamford Bridge when his deal expires at the end of the season, according to a report.

Germany regular Rudiger has been a key player for Thomas Tuchel since the Blues boss arrived in December, enticing Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid to show an interest in securing his services once his deal ends.

Tuchel has argued that reliable Rudiger is playing in the strongest league in the world by staying at the club, and the 28-year-old is understood to be seeking around £200,000 a week to stay at the club.