Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says he has "trust" that the club and Antonio Rudiger will agree a new contract for the defender.

Rudiger, 28, is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a number of European clubs.

He can now speak to other clubs as he is in the final six months of his deal.

"It's in good hands because I trust the club 100% and have trust in my player, so it's a no problem situation for me," said Tuchel.

"He's a guy who needs to trust you, he needs to feel the connection, he needs to feel the trust and he wants to feel it by minutes and actions.

"I don't feel Toni that he needs a lot of words, a lot of pampering and coffee talks and invitations to dinners and whatever. He is the top professional, this is what he proves.

"He's very important and nothing has changed - we're in talks."