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Rudiger will weigh up all of his options before making a decision on his
future at Chelsea.
Rudiger revealed on Tuesday that talks over a new contract with Chelsea had
begun and Blues head coach Thomas Tuchel sees the Germany international as
part of his plans beyond this season.
Speaking ahead of the UEFA Super Cup tie against Villarreal, Rudiger said:
"As I said before, I wanted to concentrate on the Euros then after I come
back, talks can start.
"That is what has happened for now. Talks have begun and we will see what
time brings."
The centre-back has entered the final year of his contract and has told
Tuchel he is fully committed to the club this season.
Rudiger, who played in Chelsea's recent pre-season friendlies against
Tottenham and Arsenal, is 28, and feels the next deal he signs will be the
most important of his career.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are both keeping an eye on his situation
and, as it stands, they know Rudiger can sign a pre-contract agreement with
a foreign club in January.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are on the verge of re-signing Romelu Lukaku after the
Blues agreed a club-record £97.5m fee with Inter Milan for the Belgium
international forward.
The former Everton and Manchester United striker is expected to sign a
five-year deal worth £200,000-per-week as he appears set to re-join the club
he left seven years ago.
With Lukaku's arrival imminent, Tammy Abraham could exit Stamford Bridge and
move to Serie A after Roma agreed a £34m deal to sign the Chelsea striker,
according to Sky in Italy.
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