Tuchel Eyes Reunion with Former Chelsea Star at Bayern Munich

Not long ago, Thomas Tuchel was strongly linked with a potential move to Santiago Bernabeu, but he ultimately took up the reins at Bayern Munich. Now, it appears the German manager has set his sights on a key player from his time at Chelsea, one who thrived under his guidance.

Tuchel famously led Chelsea to Champions League glory, and at the heart of that triumph was Antonio Rudiger.

Upon Tuchel’s arrival at Chelsea, Rudiger had been sidelined from the first-team picture. The German manager’s influence saw Rudiger’s resurgence, transforming him into one of the world’s premier center-backs.

This remarkable transformation caught the attention of Real Madrid, who secured his services as a free agent. It’s challenging to envision Real Madrid making the same move 18 months earlier when Rudiger was struggling to secure a place in the starting lineup. Now, it appears Tuchel is keen on a reunion.

According to reports from Defensa Central (via Fichajes), Rudiger’s name resonates strongly within Bayern Munich, with Tuchel expressing his desire for the Bavarian club to make every effort to sign the player.

Tuchel’s interest in Rudiger is easily understandable. He possesses the knowledge of how to extract the best from the German international, as demonstrated during their time together at Chelsea. During that period, Rudiger was undeniably among the planet’s elite center-backs, although he has yet to replicate that form at Real Madrid.

Currently, Rudiger is a regular starter for Real Madrid, particularly with Eder Militao sidelined due to injury. It is challenging to fathom that the club would entertain the idea of parting ways with him in the near future.