Rudiger revealed he turned down Barcelona’s appraoch to move to Real Madrid.
Ex Chelsea defender Anthony Rudiger has stated that he rejected the approach of Barcelona to choose Real Madrid.
The Germany international player made a move away from Stamford bridge this summer after he declined to sign a new contract.
Rudiger who stated that he declined a move to Barcelona insists he revealed to his brother it was either Real Madrid or nothing.
“Yes, there was interest from Barcelona,” he told a press conference. “But I told my brother it was Real Madrid or nothing.
“What I can promise is, I will give everything for the club and I want to win as many trophies as possible.
“You come to a big, big, massive club – that’s a huge step for myself. But I try to enjoy the pressure.
“I see myself as fortunate to be here, to do what I love.
“I was in the trophy cabinet of Real Madrid and there the pressure starts. This is something that you cannot run away from. You have to try to enjoy it.”
Rudiger spent five trophy-laden seasons with Chelsea, winning the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
His agent was first in contact with Real last September before a conversation with new manager Carlo Ancelotti in April convinced him to move to Santiago Bernabeu.
“That was the most important moment to speak with Mr Ancelotti and then I made also made my choice that I want to play for this club and under him,” said Rudiger.
“The conversation was that he wants me, he trusts in my abilities and that I can be very helpful for him and to the team.
“At my age, where I am right now, this is enough. And, at the end of the day, it’s Mr Ancelotti.
“You know in Madrid, you will have competition and in general nothing is guaranteed so you have to fight for your place and that is why I am here, I am ready to do that.”
