Antonio Rudiger signs one-year contract extension with Real Madrid

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Antonio Rudiger signs one-year contract extension with Real Madrid
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Real Madrid has confirmed that defender Antonio Rudiger has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2027. Rudiger joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2022 and has become a key player for the club, especially following the departures of veterans Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. The contract negotiations had been ongoing, and the club were keen to retain Rudiger's leadership and commitment. Following some fitness challenges and internal team dynamics, he aims to return stronger under manager Jose Mourinho.

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  • Rudiger's contract extends through June 2027.
  • He joined Real Madrid as a free agent in 2022.
  • Rudiger's leadership has been vital for the team.
  • Real Madrid had recently lost two veteran players.
  • Negotiations for the extension had been ongoing.
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Antonio Rüdiger is staying at Real Madrid for another season after the German defender signed a one-year contract extension while at the World Cup. Rüdiger was at the end of the four-year contract he signed when he joined Madrid from Chelsea in 2022 and reportedly had rival offers from Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old German won the Spanish league and Champions League at Madrid in 2024.

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Real Madrid have announced that German defender Antonio Rüdiger has signed a contract extension which will keep him with the club until the summer of 2027. El Real Madrid C. F. y Antonio Rüdiger han acordado la ampliación del contrato de nuestro jugador, que queda vinculado al club hasta el 30 de junio de 2027.Source: […]

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Real Madrid have officially announced that key defender Antonio Rudiger has signed a new one-year contract with the club.The German international will now remain at the Santiago Bernabeu for one more ...

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