Roy Keane mocks Man Utd over their push to sign Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger

Roy Keane says he's unsurprised Manchester United did not land Antonio Rudiger (Getty/Sky Sports activities)

Roy Keane admits he’s unsurprised that Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger turned down the prospect to hitch Manchester United this summer time.

Thomas Tuchel confirmed final weekend that the Germany worldwide has determined to go away Chelsea when his contract expires on the finish of the season.

The 29-year-old has been a key a part of Tuchel’s success at Chelsea and has not been in need of presents forward of the summer time switch window.

Actual Madrid look set to win the race for his signature, nevertheless it’s understood that United additionally made an method for the Chelsea defender.

However Keane believes United had little likelihood of profitable the race with Madrid for Rudiger.

Requested how huge of a loss Rudiger will probably be for Chelsea, Keane instructed Sky Sports activities: ‘Large loss, large loss, clearly for what he does on the soccer pitch.

Antonio Rudiger will depart Chelsea on a free switch this summer time (MB Media/Getty)

‘He’s an enormous character, very, superb participant after all.

‘However I reckon what he brings to the dressing room and on the coaching floor day in, day trip, he’s going to be an enormous loss to them. He’s been excellent this season, the very fact his contract’s been up.

‘Clearly that’s in all probability motivated him as properly to get a greater deal, it’s not labored out at Chelsea for apparent causes with sanctions and so on.

‘However he’s received an important transfer and I've little doubt about him, he’ll end the season strongly, he simply appears that sort of character.’

Requested if he felt United ought to have made a transfer for Rudiger, Keane replied: ‘I suppose they in all probability did attempt to method him.

‘I feel they've executed however he’s thought, ‘no, I wish to win some trophies’.’

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