Mercato | Mercato – PSG: Pochettino gives his agreement to Leonardo for an XXL operation!

Posted on November 19, 2021 at 8:30 p.m. by Bernard Colas

Announced in the viewfinder of PSG, Antonio Rüdiger pleases Leonardo but also Mauricio Pochettino, who would have validated this file. The capital club are said to have taken action for the Chelsea defender, who is free at the end of the season, but the competition promises to be significant.

At 28, Antonio Rüdiger took advantage of the arrival of Thomas Tuchel to get back to Chelsea . The Germany international is one of the executives of the former PSG coachand has 15 appearances in all competitions this season. A success that could paradoxically plague the affairs of the London club. Indeed, Antonio Rüdiger is currently in his last year of contract and is slow to find an agreement with his management to extend. According to the English press, the discussions drag on between the two parties because of the demands of the defender, a salary of around € 10 million. From January 1, Antonio Rüdiger will therefore be free to engage with the club of his choice for the next financial year, a situation which has not escaped the notice. PSG .

Pochettino validates the Rüdiger track

Indeed, the PSG has been regularly followed in the footsteps of Antonio Rüdiger for several weeks. Interest confirmed this Friday evening by Foot Mercato, which explains that the capital club have already taken action. Mauricio Pochettino would have validated this lead with his management, who would have initiated contacts with Sahr Senesie , agent and half-brother of the protégé of Thomas Tuchel . After Franck Kessié (AC Milan), Leonardo is therefore determined to get his hands on another player approaching the end of his lease, a method used several times during the last summer transfer window, notably with Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos . However, PSG faces significant competition.

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich also on the spot

FM confirm that Antonio Rüdiger is on the shelves of other prestigious contenders. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich would also like to take advantage of the central defender's contractual situation to secure their services. While rumors are likely to intensify over time, Antonio Rüdiger for his part wishes to privilege the athlete, not worrying about his future as he has recently. indicated: “About the contractual situation, I speak with the club. It does not concern anyone. I said that after the Euro, there would be discussions. There was a discussion between Marina (Granovskaia, General Manager of Chelsea, Editor's note) and my agent. We are in the same situation, nothing has changed. I have nothing to do with all the speculation about my future. It's not on my mind, I'm focused on what I'm doing. “

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