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Antonio Rüdiger, skilfully mounted on the Real Madrid jersey, Antonio Rüdiger as a black and white collage next to the Estadio Bernabeu, in front of the Palacio de Cibeles.

Antonio Rüdiger, wildly twitched by lightning, with bright blue Terminator eyes.

All just to celebrate one thing: Rüdiger to Real – the thing is done!

But it's not that far yet.

According to reports, the German national soccer player has agreed verbally on a four-year contract with the Spanish royal club, which was enough for the sports newspaper "AS" to put the 29-year-old on the front page last week.

One thing is certain: Rüdiger will say goodbye to Chelsea after five years, his team manager Thomas Tuchel is frustrated.

"The situation is that Antonio wants to leave the club," said Tuchel a little bitterly after the 1-0 (0-0) win against West Ham United: "The club and I gave everything, but we couldn't anymore because of the sanctions keep fighting.” The sanctions: This is the asset freeze of billionaire Russian oligarch and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

This put the club in a state of paralysis, and Abramovich is trying to sell the club as quickly as possible.

Three consortia have now submitted offers, and the government must ensure that Abramovich does not benefit personally.

"Without the sanctions we would at least have been able to keep fighting, but our hands are tied," complained Tuchel.

Before a sale, the club will not be able to sign a successor for the central defender, who is always set.

Rüdiger was out against West Ham due to a groin problem.

Tuchel pointed out that he did not take Rüdiger's farewell "personally" - but it was "disappointing.

He is a key figure, we will miss him very much.

He conveys courage in the dressing room.

He's the guy everyone's scared of, someone who plays 50-55 games at a superlative level."

Power, uncompromising strength, tackle and header strength, positional play: Rüdiger, whose contract expires in the summer, is one of the most sought-after defenders on the market.

If nothing goes wrong, he will lead the defense of the German national team at the World Cup as boss.

Possibly even as a real professional.