Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger could be on the verge of sparking a mass exodus from the club as he reportedly agrees terms with Serie A giants Juventus.
The 29-year-old Germany international is nearing the end of his current Blues contract and hopes of an extension appear to be all but over after the defender held communication with the Turin-based titans. Rudiger has emerged as one of the club's most important players ever since Thomas Tuchel succeeded Chelsea legend Frank Lampard in January of last year.
Despite the fact that Rudiger is widely viewed as one of the most prominent, vocal figures inside the Blues dressing room, the Chelsea hierarchy have failed to meet his wage demands and as a result expect him to leave at the end of the season. The defender wanted to be placed alongside some of the highest-earners within the squad, something that could prove difficult in the wake of Chelsea's newfound financial struggles.
