Real Madrid president Fiorentino Perez has had enough this season to apologize and explain the dismissal of long-term solution Xabi Alonso, failing results (read no titles) and conflicts between players and player/coach. Now the royal club is without a coach, with a controversial solution in Jose Mourinho on the way in. The big question is who will stay, and who will be removed from the Real squad before a new coach enters the scene.
The 33-year-old Antonio Rüdiger has been plagued by injuries for the past season, with his contract expiring in June and a new coach on the way, many expected this to be the German international’s last. But no.
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Real Madrid and Rüdiger extend contract
Several Spanish media believed Rüdiger and Real Madrid were on their way to an extension, but with uncertainty surrounding a new coach, there has been similar uncertainty about the 33-year-old’s future at the club. Not anymore, reports German Sky Sports.
Because according to the medium, the contract with an extension has now been signed. It will run until 2027 and will be announced after the presidential election in Real Madrid.
Antonio Rüdiger joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from Chelsea in 2022 and has 182 appearances in the white shirt.
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