Real Madrid and Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger have reached a deal for the German defender to join Los Blancos on a free transfer this summer, according to CBS soccer insider Fabrizio Romano and multiple reports in Europe. The player is set to sign a four-year contract, ESPN reports.

The 29 year old former Stuttgart and Roma man has excelled for the Blues since joining in 2017, playing a pivotal role in the club winning the UEFA Champions League last season (catch all the Champions League action on Paramount+). This current season has also seen him improve on his numbers going forward, scoring five goals this campaign, including one at Real Madrid in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg.