According to a source, Antonio Rudiger will prolong his stay at Estadio Bernabéu by signing a new deal with Real Madrid, hurting Liverpool’s chances of bringing him to Anfield during the summer transfer window. Even though Rudiger’s contract with Madrid expires at the end of the current campaign, the former Chelsea star is still a vital member of the squad.
Rudiger has received public appreciation from Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa for always being available to play when healthy and for giving it his best on the pitch. Despite being 33 years old, Rudiger is still a very talented defender who had great success in England with Chelsea. The center defender for Germany won the FA Cup, Champions League, and Europa League when he was at Chelsea.
The Italian media have speculated that Liverpool is exploring a possible trade for Rüdiger. According to reports, Liverpool has selected Rudiger as a senior centre-back target for the summer since Virgil van Dijk is not getting any younger and Ibrahima Konate’s contract expires at the conclusion of the current campaign.
Defender rejects Liverpool and will sign Real Madrid deal
The Italian media have speculated that Liverpool is exploring a possible trade for Rüdiger. According to reports, Liverpool has selected Rudiger as a senior centre-back target for the summer since Virgil van Dijk is not getting any younger and Ibrahima Konate’s contract expires at the conclusion of the current campaign.
Rudiger has reportedly chosen to disregard the reigning Premier League winners, despite Sports Boom noting Liverpool’s interest in him. Rudiger is “set to sign a contract extension at Real Madrid”, the report claims. The German star’s “preference has always been to stay in Madrid if the club committed to a new deal”, despite interest from Juventus and Liverpool.
Madrid intends to “extend his stay at the club with another multi-year deal” after being “convinced” that Rudger’s “persistent knee niggles” are not a cause for concern. However, considering the defender’s outstanding performances and boss Arbeloa’s recent remarks, it wouldn’t be shocking if Madrid decided to offer him a new contract.
