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Rudiger reconsiders international retirement after Germany appoints Klopp

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Rudiger reconsiders international retirement after Germany appoints Klopp

Summary

Antonio Rudiger, a defender for Real Madrid, is contemplating his international future following Germany's managerial change. After an underwhelming World Cup where Rudiger played a more prominent role due to an injury to Nico Schlotterbeck, he initially considered retiring from international play. The arrival of Jurgen Klopp as head coach has led to a change in his outlook. Rudiger has returned to training at Real Madrid, where he prepares for the new season under coach Jose Mourinho, amid increased competition for his position.

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•Rudiger emerged as a starter during the World Cup after Schlotterbeck's injury.
•He considered international retirement after Germany's early exit.
•Klopp's appointment has led Rudiger to reconsider his decision.
•Rudiger is back in training with Real Madrid, preparing for the new season.
•New competition at Real Madrid includes defender Ibrahima Konate.

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Despite starting the FIFA World Cup as a backup and rotational centre-back for Germany, Antonio Rudiger ended up having far more prominence than expected.An unexpected injury to Nico Schlotterbeck saw...
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