
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2027. The 33-year-old center-back joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2022, following stints at Stuttgart and Roma. Rudiger was part of the teams that won La Liga and the Champions League in 2024, and the Copa del Rey in 2023. Real Madrid recently appointed Jose Mourinho as coach and announced the signing of Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea. The club is also reportedly interested in Bernardo Silva and Denzel Dumfries, and is expected to sign Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool.
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