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'Chelsea have to make Hudson-Odoi stay' – Rudiger considers new contract to be essential

Antonio Rudiger has called on Chelsea to agree a new contract with Callum Hudson-Odoi and end talk of a possible move to Bayern Munich, with the Blues told they “have to make him stay”.

Goal revealed two weeks ago that the talented teenager had become the subject of a £35 million ($45m) bid from the Bundesliga champions.

The Bavarians are eager to buy into potential which was showcased again on the 18-year-old’s most recent outing, as he found the target in an FA Cup fourth round win over Sheffield Wednesday.

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A start in that contest had been handed to the youngster despite, as confirmed by Goal, a transfer request having been handed in at Stamford Bridge.