"And now the end is near" might be the start of one of Frank Sinatra's most famous tunes, a dramatic tale fitting to underscore any conclusion. After months of speculation, we will likely finally find out Antonio Rudiger's way, either staying a part of life under Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge or departing for pastures new at only a handful of Europe's fellow richest clubs.
As Simon Johnson from The Athletic reported on Tuesday, the defender wants to make a decision on his future by the end of this month, as the club's takeover process drags on.
Rudiger, along with Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta, has dominated the internal concern over contracts this season. Before the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich by the UK Government, they appeared to be of greatest concern to most supporters, particularly the future of Rudiger, who has transformed into one of the club's most valuable players over the past 12 months.
