Chelsea interested in Real Madrid defender amid contract talks

Real Madrid star's contract renewal talks put 'on hold'

La Liga giants Real Madrid have brought a halt to negotiations with defensive star Antonio Rüdiger, regarding the renewal of his contract. This comes with the German currently sidelined long-term through injury. Stopper Rüdiger is as things stand due to bring a close to his time on Real Madrid’s books in the summer of 2026. As much comes ahead of the expiration of his contract terms. The former Chelsea man has for his part long made clear to tho…

Report: Chelsea haven't ruled out making shock major signing next summer

Chelsea have never completely ruled out re-signing Antonio Rudiger according to reports, with the defender out of contract at the end of the season.Rudiger left Chelsea on a free back in 2022 after making 203 appearances for the club and joined Spanish giants Real Madrid.The 32-year-old has made 157 appearances for Los Blancos, but given his contractual status questions are being asked about his future.Chelsea haven’t ruled out resigning Antonio…

Chelsea interested in Real Madrid defender amid contract talks

Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a number of central defenders in recent months, with the assumption being that both David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger would be departing at the end of their contracts next summer. That may not be a given though.The veteran German defender has missed much of the last six months through injury, and is currently recovering from a knee surgery. However Marca say that both Rudiger and Real Madrid decided to put…