Makelele advised Rudiger to join Real Madrid

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele has revealed that he played a key role in Antonio Rudiger's move to Real Madrid. Makelele encouraged Rudiger to leave Chelsea and join the Spanish club in 2022. Rudiger was becoming well-known as a solid defender during his time at Chelsea. He had the chance to move to Real Madrid as his contract was ending, with other clubs like Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain also showing interest. Makelele advised Rudiger to seize the opportunity, emphasizing the chance to win more titles. Since joining Real Madrid, Rudiger has enjoyed great success. He has won the Spanish Cup, LaLiga, and the Champions League, adding to the Champions League trophy he won with Chelsea in 2021. The 32-year-old has been a consistent player for the team this season, missing only a few games due to injury. Makelele himself had a notable career at Real Madrid during the early 2000s. His skills helped define a new role in defense, and he was a crucial part of the team's success then. He expressed happiness for Rudiger's accomplishments at Real Madrid and the positive impact of his move.