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Roma defender Antonio Rudiger has arrived in London to complete his £36m move to Chelsea .

Germany centre half Rudiger has agreed to join Chelsea who have beat off late competition from Manchester City.

Rudiger is due to undergo a medical before completing a deal which is made up of £31m plus £5m in add-ons.

Chelsea have been looking at Virgil van Dijk. Leonardo Bonucci and Jerome Boateng but have sealed a deal for Rudiger.

Former Stuttgart defender Rudiger has been at Roma for two seasons and is a regular for the German national team.

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His power, strength and pace would be a match for what Conte wants to strengthen his squad.

They have looked at Kostas Manolas, Leonardo Bonucci, Jerome Boateng and Virgil Van Dijk, but Rudiger will become Conte's first significant signing as a Premier League champion.

Rudiger starred for Die Mannschaft during the Confederations Cup triumph in Russia and looks set to be unveiled soon at Chelsea.