OFFICIAL: Rüdiger signs Real Madrid contract extension

Real Madrid have announced that German defender Antonio Rüdiger has signed a contract extension which will keep him with the club until the summer of 2027.

El Real Madrid C. F. y Antonio Rüdiger han acordado la ampliación del contrato de nuestro jugador, que queda vinculado al club hasta el 30 de junio de 2027.
Source: Realmadrid.com

While Madrid had second thoughts about extending Rüdiger’s contract all throughout last season, the German defender ended up playing well enough for Los Blancos to consider him a valuable option for depth purposes. Either way, Rüdiger has been declining for the last two seasons and should not be considered an undisputed starter if Los Blancos want him to stay healthy.