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Antonio Rüdiger extends contract with Real Madrid amid club developments

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:01 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Antonio Rüdiger extends contract with Real Madrid amid club developments

Summary

Real Madrid is set to announce a contract extension for Antonio Rüdiger, who has opted to stay despite lucrative offers from the Saudi Arabian league. This decision strengthens the club’s defensive line as it prepares for the upcoming season. Other highlights include FC Barcelona considering a financial move for Jan Virgili, sentencing of Rafa Mir to eight and a half years for sexual assault, and Dino Toppmöller taking over RC Lens, with Pierre Sage moving to Crystal Palace as manager.

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•Rüdiger expected to extend contract with Real Madrid on June 16.
•FC Barcelona evaluating options for Jan Virgili post-Mallorca relegation.
•Rafa Mir sentenced to eight and a half years for sexual assault.
•Dino Toppmöller appointed as RC Lens manager for two seasons.
•Pierre Sage confirmed as new Crystal Palace manager.

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