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Spurs line up Real Madrid star as Romero replacement

Tottenham are reportedly lining up a move for former Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger, with the Germany international approaching the end of his contract at Real Madrid. The charismatic 32-year-old is due to become a free agent in the summer of 2026. It could be that Rudiger ends up trading places with Spurs’ World Cup-winning captain Cristian Romero, as he sees a switch to Santiago Bernabeu speculated on.

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Ronaldo pushing stunning Al-Nassr swoop for Real Madrid star

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly pushing Al-Nassr to launch a stunning raid for Antonio Rudiger. The experienced German defender is seeing his contract at Santiago Bernabeu run down and will become a free agent in the summer of 2026 if no extension is agreed. It is claimed that CR7 wants to see the former Chelsea centre-half join him in the Saudi Pro League.

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Rudiger back to Chelsea?! Madrid star weighing up PL return

Antonio Rudiger could return to Chelsea as the Real Madrid star is weighing up a Premier League return. Rudiger's current Los Blancos contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 campaign and he has yet to agree to sign on a new extension. The German defender has been tipped with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu next summer as he could also link up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.

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Rudiger makes Madrid contract decision as Chelsea and Saudi clubs wait

Antonio Rudiger and Real Madrid have mutually agreed to pause contract extension talks until 2026 as the defender recovers from a significant muscle injury, according to reports in Spain. The 32-year-old’s priority is to stay, but he is not short of options, with a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia on the table and his former club Chelsea monitoring the situation.

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Rudiger on his way out with Real Madrid boss Alonso unimpressed

Real Madrid have decided against renewing Antonio Rudiger's contract, which expires next summer, due to his reduced role in the team, a report claims. The German international has failed to convince new head coach Xabi Alonso, despite being a key figure in defence for the previous three years. Madrid want to free up space in their wage bill, with Rudiger being viewed as an expensive backup by the coach.

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Real Madrid lose Rudiger for MONTHS with 'serious' injury

Real Madrid are reportedly set to be without defender Antonio Rudiger for two-and-a-half months in a huge blow for the Spanish giants. Xabi Alonso’s side confirmed on Friday that the Germany international was set for a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury suffered in training. Rudiger has been plagued by a number of fitness issues in what has been a difficult past year for the centre-back.

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Revealed: Angry Rudiger's dressing room tirade after Germany loss

Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger gave a passionate speech to his team-mates after their embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Slovakia on Thursday.

Rudiger reflects on 'truly stupid' referee outburst

Antonio Rudiger has opened up on his Copa del Rey outburst, admitting he crossed the line but insisting his passion defines him as a defender.

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📽️ | Rudiger & Asencio BOTH make huge mistakes vs ruthless PSG

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a blistering first-half performance to seize control of their Club World Cup semi-final clash against Real Madrid, racing into a 3-0 lead within the opening 30 minutes at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday evening. Luis Enrique's side came out firing in front of a packed crowd, exposing a disorganised Madrid backline to score three unanswered goals in what was the most chaotic opening half of the Xabi Alonso era.

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