

Over the past two years, Antonio Rudiger has been one of Real Madrid's most reliable players. In light of the club's injury crisis over the past 18 months, Carlo Ancelotti has relied heavily on the German defender, who was signed when his contract with Chelsea expired in 2022. Rudiger's efforts have thrilled Real Madrid, therefore it should come as no surprise that they want to extend his contract in the upcoming months. It's interesting to note that in these next discussions, the club may violate their policies.
He would be 33 when his current contract expires in 2026. In spite of this, Marca claims that Real Madrid is debating whether to extend his contract by two years, extending it until 2028. Given that David Alaba and Rudiger are becoming older and that Eder Militao's injury issues are a concern, it is quite likely that Real Madrid will try to add a new central defender in the coming years.