Real Madrid’s sporting plans for the 2026/27 season are beginning to take clearer shape. While the club awaits the outcome of the presidential elections, the Madrid giants have also made progress regarding the contract renewal of Antonio Rudiger.
Current president Florentino Pérez aims to remain at the head of the club, while Enrique Riquelme has already announced his candidacy for the upcoming elections. Despite the institutional situation, Real Madrid continue working on building the squad for next season.
According to reports from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Rudiger has reached a verbal agreement with the club to extend his contract for another year. The German defender had the opportunity to leave as a free agent at the end of the season, but he has decided to continue his journey at the “Santiago Bernabéu”.
The 33-year-old is considered one of the leaders of the defensive line and a very important figure in the Madrid squad, which is why the club’s management viewed his renewal as a priority.
Both parties aim for the agreement to be signed and officially announced as soon as possible, although the timing of the announcement is expected to depend on developments in the club’s electoral process.
As soon as the presidential situation at the “Bernabéu” becomes clearer, Rudiger’s contract renewal is expected to be finalized as well.
