Antonio Rudiger has reportedly hinted that he is open to extending his current deal at Chelsea.
The German defender joined the West London outfit from Roma for £31million in 2017, winning three titles – Premier League, FA cup and Europa League in his first three seasons.
However, the 28-year-old’s Chelsea career took a downturn last summer after he was frozen out by then manager Frank Lampard and was close to joining Tottenham on loan.
Rudiger, who has established himself as one of Thomas Tuchel’s most trusted generals said: “Me and the club know how much I like this club so it’s down to people who make these decisions,’ he said. ‘But, at the moment, I will concentrate on important matches and targets. The rest, I’m sure we will resolve it.
“I’ve always said I love it here at Chelsea. Chelsea will always be my priority.”
According to Sportsmail, in September Mourinho had attempted to bring Rudiger across London.
“There were two teams — but mainly one team I was considering,” said Rudiger.
“PSG and there was a call with Mourinho but this didn’t happen. I was a bit upset because I knew my situation was that I would not be playing that often.”
Rudiger will be saddled with the quelling task of holding off threats from Suarez and Joao Felix when Chelsea hodst Atletico Madrid for their round of 16 second leg tie of the Champions League on Wednesday.
The German defender quashed any suggestions of bad blood between himself and Suarez following their fiery confrontation during the closing stages of the first leg after the Atletico forward pinched the Chelsea defender’s inner thigh.
“To be honest I just saw on social media after the game he pinched me,’ said the German. ‘But in the game itself, I didn’t really feel it. Between me and him it was just emotions. Nothing special.”
