Latest Morning Announcements From Stamford Bridge; Chelsea Quarter-Final Opponents & Rudiger Agree

1: Rudiger Reportedly Agrees Terms For New Chelsea Contract Despite Financial Sanctions

Chelsea have reported agreed a new contract with German defender Antonio Rudiger a new contract for the defender but are unable to sign the deal due to UK Government sanctions according to Football London reports. Chelsea Rudigers’ guarantee to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge gifts American owmers easy first decision if they successfully takeover the club imminently ahead of the summer transfer window. Rudiger is reportedly wanted by Newcastle United and Manchester United; who want to pounce on him this summer on a free transfer as his current contract would have expired.

2: Chelsea Possible Opponents in UEFA Champions League quarter & semi-final draws

Chelsew will be eager to know their official UCL quarter-finals opponents this evening, when the draw is conducted at Nyon, Switzerland at 1400HRS EAT. Chelsea qualified to the UCL last 8 after knocking out Lille OSC 4-1 on aggrgate following 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge & 2-1 victory in Paris. Chelsea are likely to be drawn against Villareal, Benfica and Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals due to their ball numbers and qualification route. Chelsea were paid £8.9 Million after qualifying to the UEFA Champions League quarter finals hence boosting the financial status amid UK Government sanctions on Abramovich.