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Real Madrid unveils Antonio Rudiger

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German international, Antonio Rudiger has been officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player.

 

The center-back signed a four-year deal at the Bernabeu after leaving Chelsea at the end of his contract.

 

He completed his medical at the Sanitas La Moraleja University Hospital.

 

Rudiger will wear number 22 at Real Madrid formerly worn by Isco who departed the club this summer.

Speaking at the unveiling, Rudiger said “It’s a very special day for all of us, but especially for me”

 

“I would like to thank my parents because without them I could not be here.

 

“They have always supported me and that throughout my life has been very very important.

 

“I also want to thank the president of Real Madrid for giving me the opportunity to play for this great club.

 

“I can promise you that I will give everything for this club.

 

“I want to win as many titles as we can. Hala Madrid and nothing else!’

The club’s president Florentino Perez added, “Today one of the best defenders in the world arrives at Real Madrid.

 

“Antonio, from now on you are part of a unique club and family.

 

“We are very excited to have a player like you who has done everything possible to make this day come.

 

“Your career allowed you to choose between the big clubs and you have chosen for this shield, that will give you the strength to achieve what others believe is impossible.”

 

Rudiger’s contract will reportedly be worth in the region of £ 315,000 per week along with a hefty signing-on fee.

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