Real Madrid are convinced they'll be welcoming Chelsea defender Toni Rudiger as a new signing in 2022.

Off contract in June, Rudiger is a top Bosman target for Real Madrid.

And Spox says Real officials are convinced the Germany international will be moving to Spain next year.

Real intermediaries have been informed talks between Rudiger and Chelsea have collapsed, with the defender demanding €12m-a-year to re-sign, while Chelsea are refusing to go higher than €8.5m-a-year.

With no fee involved, Real are happy to meet Rudiger's demands to ferry him to Madrid.