Antonio Rodiger has been considered one of the best brakes in Europe in recent years.
The German national team player has made tremendous progress in the Chelsea uniform he came to several years ago from Rome and has become one of the favorites at Stamford Bridge.
Today (Monday), Rodiger was introduced at Real Madrid, where he arrived on a free transfer from the Blues after signing with the media about a month ago.
Rodiger received the number 22 that belonged to Isco and will try to help the Whites retain the championship title in La Liga and the European Championship title.
"The initial contact was made in September, the second time was in April when I spoke to Carlo Ancelotti and that was the most important moment - so I decided I would come to Real Madrid," Rodiger said. ".
He added: "In the Champions League final I already knew I was joining Real and I was in favor of it, I was happy when it won. It's a big club, I know I'm taking a big step and I try to enjoy the pressure. I do what I love and define myself already lucky, it's pressure I love "There was interest from Barcelona, but I said it was Real Madrid or nothing."
👕 #RMFans, os presentamos a nuestro nº2️⃣2️⃣ ... ¡@ToniRuediger! # WelcomeRüdiger pic.twitter.com/2C1iEi8B3h
- Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) June 20, 2022
Real president Florentino Perez said in the campaign: "This is a special day for Real Madrid, a great player has arrived and he will help us become stronger.
Strengthening and improving the staff is a challenge, because the team present recorded a memorable chapter in the history of the club.
We are excited that such a player is with us, he chose Real, the shirt with which the impossible can be achieved.
He chose the biggest challenge of his career. "
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