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Former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has explained how Mateo Kovacic played a pivotal role in encouraging him to join Real Madrid. 

Rudiger was officially unveiled as a Madrid player on Monday morning after signing a four-year deal at the Bernabeu following the expiration of his Chelsea contract.

The centre-back has recently explained how he 'spoke to Kovacic' and that the midfielder told him he would 'enjoy it' at the LigaLiga giants. 

Speaking to Spanish news outlet Marca, Rudiger said it was his former Chelsea team-mate that convinced him to make the move to LaLiga. 

Ruidger said Kovacic - who used to play for Real Madrid-  told him it was the 'right step to do' and insisted he would 'enjoy himself' playing alongside the likes of Luka Modric. 

Ruidger spoke to the press about the decision-making behind the

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