The Blues have recently contacted the defender's team, asking to be informed of his future moves at Real Madrid in a timely manner and to lay the groundwork for a potential transfer this summer.

Sources said that if the green light is given, the West London club is ready for negotiations, which may lead to the German defender reuniting with his old club three years after leaving the team on a free transfer. Although Rudiger is generally satisfied with the current situation in Real Madrid, people familiar with the matter revealed that the 32-year-old central defender has become increasingly difficult to get along with in recent months, suggesting that he may need a change of environment. A source familiar with the matter admitted: "The situation is tense, and he has clashed with members of his core circle many times, making negotiations on certain matters extremely difficult."

Most notably, Rudiger is said to have fallen out with his younger brother Sahel Senesi, who also serves as his agent, before Christmas. Although the specific reasons for the disagreement are unknown, the conflict between the two sides is so intense that the Real Madrid star has threatened to completely sever ties.

Despite the off-field turmoil, Chelsea still regards the German international as a world-class player. Club insiders said: "He is a leader and fighter that the locker room urgently needs. We are not worried about his personality. This kind of bloodiness is exactly the missing trait of the team."

Rudiger himself expressed his love to Chelsea in 2022: "Chelsea will always be in my heart, and London will always be my home." This adds optimism to the potential transfer.

Although Real Madrid has not yet made a clear position, the situation may take a sharp turn for the worse. Although there were discussions about renewal a few months ago, the La Liga giants may re-evaluate his role in the team due to the player's misconduct in the King's Cup final, which resulted in a six-game ban. With Militao about to return, and Real Madrid showing interest in Arsenal's Saliba and Bournemouth's Weissen, the status of this meritorious defender who won two Champions Leagues may be threatened.