According to "Marca" reports, Real Madrid and Rudiger plan to resume contract renewal negotiations in early 2026.
Real Madrid and Rudiger began contract renewal negotiations a few months ago. Both parties proposed specific figures in the preliminary dialogue and expressed their willingness to reach an agreement. However, due to Rudiger being injured and missing the game at the end of October, contract extension negotiations are currently on hold.
The suspension of negotiations was a mutual decision by both parties, as both Rudiger and the club believed that it was not the right time to continue discussions during this period. They plan to resume contract extension negotiations in early 2026, when Rudiger will return to the game and prove that he is still an indispensable member of Real Madrid's defense.
"Marca" also learned that Rudiger hopes to continue to stay in Real Madrid. The player's performance on and off the court has been highly praised. The contract renewal negotiations also showed Real Madrid's determination to keep him an important member of the team. The technical team believes that Rudiger is a leader and a role model for young players. His influence is not only reflected on the court, but also in leadership and charisma.
Rudiger is regarded as a natural mentor in the locker room. For example, Asensio's previous outstanding performance benefited from Rudiger's support around him. For the young central defender Huizen, who showed his potential as a future pillar of defense soon after joining Real Madrid, Rudiger guided him to integrate into the team like an elder brother.
Off the court, Rudiger is also very happy in Madrid. He has achieved an ideal balance between career and family life in this city. He is one of the most well-liked players in the dressing room and the club sees this connection as a big reason to continue to trust him. For now, Rudiger is focused on returning to full fitness. He has been playing through injuries for the past two years and has played with pain from a meniscus injury.
In fact, Rudiger has no shortage of offers. Recently he has received interest from Saudi Arabia, who are willing to provide him with a more generous package than what he received at Real Madrid. His old club Chelsea has also been in contact with Rudiger's team, but the player's attitude is very clear that he is eager to stay at Real Madrid.
Real Madrid's defense is currently undergoing a renewal. After Huizen, the team plans to introduce a new central defender next season (Konate is still the first choice), but Rudiger is still in the plan. Real Madrid attaches great importance to Rudiger's leadership and performance, while players value the team's stability, environment and projects. If Rudiger can recover as expected, the contract extension is expected to be completed early next year. In contrast, due to injury problems affecting attendance, the possibility of Alaba renewing his contract is very small.