Antonio Rüdiger extends Real Madrid contract to 2028

Antonio Rüdiger has extended his Real Madrid contract by one year, now running to 2028. The club announced the extension ahead of schedule.

The 33-year-old joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from Chelsea in summer 2022 and has become an important part of the side, featuring as a key player in their 2024 Champions League triumph. Rüdiger is currently in North America with the German national team for the World Cup, and the announcement came two days after Germany's opening group match against Curaçao.