Overview
- Reports published Monday said Rüdiger accepted a renewal that keeps him at Real Madrid for the 2026–27 season.
- After seeking a two-year contract, the Germany defender agreed to the club’s rule of granting only single-year deals to players over 30.
- His commitment ends Juventus’ pursuit of a free transfer this summer, according to Italian and Spanish outlets.
- The centre-back underwent surgery after a specialist visit in London to address long-running hip and knee pain and he finished the season looking fully fit.
- He is pencilled into next season’s core with Dean Huijsen and the injured Éder Militão, with David Alaba set to leave and reports suggesting Manchester City’s Joško Gvardiol has been offered to Madrid.