Antonio Rudiger still has ambitions with Chelsea despite his contract being set to expire this summer.
The German centre-back has become a key part of Thomas Tuchel's side since he took charge and impressed as the Blues lifted the Club World Championship on Saturday.
And Tuchel has revealed that, following that historic win, the conversation he had with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich after the final.
It comes as Blues winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is weighing up his options as he considers his future after being presented with the opportunity to play for Ghana despite having three caps for England.
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Hudson-Odoi considering options
Callum Hudson-Odoi says he "doesn't know" whether he will commit his future to playing for England at international level.
The Blues winger made his debut for England in 2019 and has three England caps to his name, but could switch before gaining a fourth cap due to FIFA rules.
And he hinted at which way he sees his future going as he opened up on his international career following Chelsea's 2-1 win over Palmeiras in the Club World Cup final on Saturday.
Tuchel reveals Abramovich talk
Thomas Tuchel dedicated his side's Club World Cup win to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Chelsea lifted the trophy thanks to Kai Havertz's extra-time penalty after Romelu Lukaku put the Blues ahead only to be pegged back by the Brazilian side when Raphael Veiga netted from the penalty spot just minutes later.
The 2-1 win over Palmeiras means the Blues have now won every major tournament since the Russian billionaire took charge.
And Tuchel has now revealed the conversation the pair shared following the final-whistle in Abu Dhabi on Saturday – and how Abramovich made it all possible.
Rudiger's contract message
Antonio Rudiger has detailed his one major Chelsea ambition – despite the centre-back being due to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of this season.
The German is still said to be locked in negotiations with the Blues, who are yet to meet his £225,000-a-week demands.
Rudiger has been linked with a big-money summer move if he does decide to depart Stamford Bridge, with the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain said to be interested in securing his services.
But his latest comments have put the ball back in Chelsea's court – and appear to make it clear the player would like to remain at the club beyond the summer.
