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Antonio Rüdiger is closer to leaving than to continuing in the transfer market of Real Madrid next summer, according to information published by Jorge Picón. The German defender, 33 years old, has a contract until June 30, 2027, so he could become free at the end of the season if there is no new renewal.
Antonio Rüdiger faces his last year of contract
The situation of Antonio Rüdiger changes after Real Madrid extended his contract for one season last June 16. The current agreement only covers a bond until June 2027, without a new commitment thereafter.
The German arrived at Real Madrid in 2022 as a free agent from Chelsea and has played 182 matches and scored 8 goals with the club, as reported by EFE after his latest renewal.
This season, Rüdiger has played 3 LaLiga matches, with 216 minutes and 1 goal, and his market value is 6 million euros according to Transfermarkt.
The contractual scenario also influences any move. If Real Madrid does not extend the contract before June 30, 2027, Antonio Rüdiger would be able to negotiate and sign as a free agent with another club, with no transfer fee compensating the Madrid entity.
🚨 NEW: Antonio Rüdiger is closer to LEAVING than staying at Real Madrid next summer. @JorgeCPicon https://t.co/l7xZdissGp
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Real Madrid must decide between renewal and departure
The sports context also influences the decision. Mourinho currently has Rüdiger, Ibrahima Konaté, and Dean Huijsen as available center-backs, while Éder Militão is working to return after his injury and Raúl Asencio remains out after a tibia operation.
Therefore, the defensive planning may determine Antonio Rüdiger's future. Real Madrid has already brought in Konaté for this season and maintains long-term contracts with other center-backs, while the German is facing his final year of agreement.
Moreover, the contract history itself shows that the last renewal was only for one year. In June, the club officially confirmed that Rüdiger would stay until 2027, following the extension of the previous deal.
The condition for Rüdiger to leave for free
If the trend indicated by Jorge Picón continues, the next step will be to determine whether Real Madrid presents a new proposal before the player enters the last months of his contract. A departure in summer 2027 would allow Antonio Rüdiger to leave as a free agent, whereas a renewal would completely change the scenario.
Currently, Antonio Rüdiger has a contract until June 30, 2027 with no new official extension. The evolution of his situation over the coming months will be crucial to know if the center-back remains in Madrid or prepares to depart as a free agent.
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