After a three-hour discussion with Rudiger's agent, Barcelona wants to do everything possible to sign him.
According to Sky Sports Germany, Barcelona executives and Radiger's agent spoke in private for up to three hours.
They disclosed that Chelsea defender Rudiger's agent and Barcelona executives met in a Catalan hotel for over three hours, chatting in English.
According to Sky Sports Germany, Barcelona will make every effort to sign Rudiger this summer, with the German defender's contract with Chelsea expiring in June 2022 and Barca having the option to sign him for free. Rudiger, with his experience and ability, has the potential to become a defensive captain in the Xavi era.
Rudiger's current contract negotiations with Chelsea have stalled, and Barcelona wants to catch Chelsea off guard in order to sign him. They are aware, however, that Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus, and other clubs are interested in him now that Bayern has withdrawn from the race.
Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing another Chelsea defender, Cesar Azpilicueta, as well as Ajax right-back Noussair Mazraoui.