Antonio Rudiger, a Chelsea attacker, is ready to depart the London club after agreeing to a four-year deal with Juventus worth £5.4 million each season.
The 29-year-contract old's expires at the end of the season, and the Blues are unable to extend it due to fines imposed by the UK government against club owner Roman Abramovich.
Rudiger was rumoured to be exploring a contract extension at the club where he has established himself as a top talent since coming for £31 million from Roma in 2017.
The German international has reportedly indicated 'yes' to a move to Juventus, according to Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Rudiger 'will sign a four-year agreement' with the Serie A giants, according to the source, since he prefers them to both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, and he will earn roughly £5.4 million per season.
Last week, Blues manager Thomas Tuchel expressed concern that Abramovich's sale of the club could affect contract discussions with players who are out of contract in the summer.
'The bottom truth is that we may not be able to avoid it - it is what it is,' Tuchel added. 'You never know; it might have a favourable or negative impact on the discussions.'
'We cannot forecast, and I prefer not to do so because it causes me to lose focus, but everyone is in a different situation and has different feelings about it' (the sale).
'I'm still hoping for the best, and I believe we have something to contribute.' Chelsea is and will continue to be a strong club.
'Our owner has decided to sell the club, but he is selling a powerful, robust, and well-organized club.'
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