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Antonio Rudiger is set to remain at Real Madrid for another season, the club announced on Tuesday. The 33-year-old center-back, whose contract was nearing its end, will now embark on his fifth season with the Blancos.
A crucial factor in the final stages of negotiations was the prospect of working under José Mourinho, according to Marca. Rudiger expressed particular enthusiasm for this opportunity, viewing it as a significant challenge for the upcoming season. “It’s a dream to work with him,” the player told DAZN after Germany’s 2026 World Cup debut against Curaçao.
Discussions for the contract renewal began last year. However, an injury sustained by the defender temporarily halted the process. Negotiations definitively resumed once the player returned to competitive action and confirmed his full physical fitness, ultimately finishing the season as an undisputed starter for the team.
Rudiger feels fully recovered and ready for the challenge, determined to put a difficult season behind him. His continued presence ensures experience, character, and leadership for a defense that will once again rely on the German international as its cornerstone.
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