Real Madrid give Rudiger one-year extension to 2027

Real Madrid have given defender Antonio Rudiger a one-year contract extension, the club said on Tuesday, keeping the Germany international at ​the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2027.

The 33‑year‑old centre back, ‌whose previous deal was due to expire at the end of the 2025‑26 season, has been a regular presence in Real's defence since joining on a ​free transfer from Chelsea in 2022.

Rudiger has emerged as a ​key, experienced player for the club during his tenure, making ⁠182 appearances and winning eight trophies so far, including the ​Champions League, LaLiga, Copa Del Rey and Club World Cup.

His most recent ​campaign was disrupted by injuries, limiting him to 26 appearances across all competitions.

Real are looking to improve after a disappointing 2025-26 season, in which they missed ​out on the LaLiga title and were eliminated from the Champions ​League quarter-finals.

"Renewing my journey with Real Madrid is a proud moment, but more than ‌anything, ⁠it’s a commitment to turning things around together with my teammates," Rudiger said in an Instagram post following the contract extension announcement.

"We are going through a demanding phase. The setbacks have tested us, but ​this is exactly ​where I want ⁠to be.

"Some people may have written me off after my injuries, but that only motivated me even ​more. So, thank you for that."

Keeping Rudiger is ​in line ⁠with Real president Florentino Perez's promise during his re-relection campaign to strengthen the club's defensive options.

The club made their first acquisition on Monday under ⁠reappointed ​manager Jose Mourinho, bringing in Spanish left ​back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea.

Perez also promised during his campaign to recruit defenders Ibrahima Konate ​and Denzel Dumfries.

Source - Reuters