Overview
- Real coach Álvaro Arbeloa called Antonio Rüdiger a role model and said he would gladly put a statue of the defender in his garden.
- Arbeloa confirmed the London treatment for Rüdiger’s knee worked and said the player kept his pledge to be ready by March.
- Despite only 17 appearances this season, Rüdiger has recently reclaimed a regular spot, starting eight of Real’s last nine games and completing four Champions League ties.
- Rüdiger’s contract expires this summer, and Arbeloa stressed he will not involve himself in negotiations between the club and the player.
- Spanish outlet AS, cited in coverage, reports a renewal is now considered within reach after Rüdiger’s recent performances, though no agreement has been announced.