Antonio Rüdiger is set to continue with Real Madrid CF through June 2027 after reaching a verbal agreement with the club to extend his contract by one additional year.

The German center-back, now 33 years old, was originally scheduled to become a free agent on June 30, alongside teammates Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. However, unlike other contract situations within the squad, Real Madrid reportedly prioritized securing Rüdiger’s continuity.

The German center-back, now 33 years old, was originally scheduled to become a free agent on June 30, alongside teammates Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. However, unlike other contract situations within the squad, Real Madrid reportedly prioritized securing Rüdiger’s continuity.

Despite dealing with several injuries throughout the 2025-26 campaign, Rüdiger remained a key figure in Madrid’s defense, playing 26 official matches, logging 2,188 minutes, and scoring once.

Since arriving in 2022, the German international has established himself as one of the team’s most reliable defenders thanks to his leadership, intensity, and experience in high-pressure matche

The extension means Rüdiger is expected to enter his fifth season with the Spanish giants, where he has already made 182 official appearances.

The official announcement could be delayed due to the ongoi

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