Antonio Rudiger said he has enjoyed this chapter of his career while Jamie Redknapp urged the club to sign him up.
The Blues booked their place in the final with a win over Spurs on Wednesday night.
The first leg of the semi-finals of the FA Cup was won by the Germans when they beat the Blues 2-0 at home, and then Antonio Rudiger's first-half goal in north London settled the tie.
There is a lot of speculation about the future of the Germany international who is out of contract at the end of the season. Barcelona are keeping an eye on the defender's situation, as well as Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and other teams that have started talks with his representatives.
There does not seem to be an imminent resolution between the two parties, although the 28-year-old maintains he is happy at the club. According to Sky Sports News, if he becomes a free agent in the summer, there could be interest from a number of English clubs, but he is not in a rush to sign a pre-contract agreement with a new club.
After his man of the match display against Spurs, he said on Sky Sports: "I am enjoying it." I have enjoyed this chapter so far and I think you have to see it. It is the best time of my career.
Thomas Tuchel has previously admitted he was hopeful that Antonio Rudiger was aware of his admiration for his work, having turned him from a fringe player into a mainstay of his Blues defence since he was appointed head coach a year ago.
After the victory, Tuchel was asked if it would be difficult to replace a player like Rudiger. We have the confidence to keep him and have something to offer. He is a player in a shirt and in a club. I think he knows that.
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Despite reaching the Carabao Cup Final with a win at the Spurs, Tuchel was unhappy with his side's performance.
He should be signed up by Redknapp.
Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp has called on the Chelsea hierarchy to listen to the demands of Antonio Rudiger and get him signed as quickly as possible, pointing to the finances required to sign a replacement of similar standard.
You have to sign him up. If you let him go in the summer, you'll need to spend £50 million to replace him and then give that player big wages. He would be better off if he was told how much of a part of the football club he is. It's all there for him. The owner has always spent a lot of money, so he can achieve all his ambitions. They need to sign him up quickly.
Cole was a former left-back for the Blues.
He told Sky Sports that keeping players like Rudiger is a must. He is a top player in your dressing room. He can do everything. He is very brave and shows personality on the ball. It's difficult to beat him one-on-one. He is becoming a leader and the fans love him. That is what makes him who he is.
We don't know about conversations between the agent and the player. We don't know how far along the negotiations have been. He needs to stay at a club like the Blues if he wants to keep his job.
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The second leg of the Carabao Cup between Spurs and Blues was shown.
Rudiger is assessing his options.
Sky Sports News' Dharmesh Sheth.
We have been talking about it for the last few months, when we knew Antonio was entering the final year of his contract.
"As far as I'm aware, Rudiger is not rushing to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club this month." We said earlier this week that the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and other clubs had contacted the representatives of Antonio Rudiger about a pre-contract. Barcelona are keeping an eye on the situation of both Rudiger and their own situation to see if they could do such a deal.
If they want to sign him on a free transfer, they can't talk to him now, because he's not a free agent. They have to wait until the summer, so he will assess all of his options.
I have said before that I would like to sign a new contract at the bridge. I've been saying for the past few months that if they want to keep him, they'd have to make him the highest-paid defender in the league.
Rudiger is 29 in March. His next contract could be his last big one. You can't fault him for taking a step back to make the right decision for his career.
The football project that would be available to him will be the final motivating factor, as he wants to get paid what he deserves and what he feels he's worth.
"Make no mistake about it, he's going to be kept by Chelsea." They want to keep it and that could still happen. All options are still open if he hasn't signed a pre-contract agreement.
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