Recently, teams in Saudi Arabia and Serie A Italy have shown interest in Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger. Rüdiger has remained loyal to his current squad in spite of these offers. 

Rüdiger’s Commitment to Real Madrid

In 2022, 32-year-old Antonio Rüdiger moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid. He has been an important member of the team ever since. He has stated that he has no plans to leave and his contract is set to expire in 2026. “I am really, really happy,” Rüdiger said while discussing his future. I have no intention of departing anytime soon.

According to reports, Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in signing Rüdiger. Profitable proposals have apparently been made by teams like Al-Nassr and Al Hilal. Due to Rüdiger’s stellar reputation in Serie A from his time at AS Roma, Italian clubs have also expressed interest.

Real Madrid’s Stance

Real Madrid views Rüdiger as an essential member of their defense and appreciates his contributions. Offers are unlikely to be considered by the club unless they are quite high. Rüdiger’s job is still vital given the defense lineup as it stands right now, with players like David Alaba recovering from injuries.

Real Madrid is thinking about extending Rüdiger’s contract into 2026, despite their policy of only granting short-term deals to players over 30. This action demonstrates how much the club values his leadership and performance. 

What’s Next?

Antonio Rüdiger is focused on his Real Madrid career despite outside attention. Since the player and the team seem to be committed to one other, a transfer is unlikely to happen anytime soon.