Chelsea have stayed in contact with Antonio R\u00fcdiger\u2019s representatives as the centre back\u2019s situation at Real Madrid remains unclear. MARCA note that talks over an extension for R\u00fcdiger were halted when he went down with his injury in September. The report insists that decision was mutual but says it has not ended speculation around his future.<\/p>\n
Reports have indicated Real Madrid are prepared to move on from both R\u00fcdiger and David Alaba, who is also approaching the end of his contract. While Alaba\u2019s situation is described as unclear, the door to an extension for R\u00fcdiger is said to remain open.<\/p>\n
Former employers Chelsea are reported to be in contact with R\u00fcdiger\u2019s entourage and to retain a positive relationship with his agent. R\u00fcdiger left Chelsea when his contract expired in 2022 after the sanctions on former owner Roman Abramovich prevented the Blues from continuing negotiations. The Germany international has admitted talks over an extension were proving challenging well before the takeover uncertainty began.<\/p>\n
Club officials have not ruled out a summer move for a player who made 203 appearances for Chelsea between 2017 and 2022 and remained a popular figure at Stamford Bridge. At present, however, R\u00fcdiger has made it clear he is focused on his recovery and on prolonging his stay at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\n
R\u00fcdiger is aware of interest, particularly from Saudi Arabia, where contract offers are likely to exceed the finances available in Madrid, but the centre back is settled in Spain and has no desire to bring his Los Blancos tenure to an end immediately. A basic agreement over salary is believed to have been struck with Real Madrid, yet much will depend on his form after he returns from injury.<\/p>\n
Talks over a new contract are expected to resume once R\u00fcdiger is back on the pitch. He is due back in January, if not December, and is focused solely on getting back to his best before thinking about his next steps.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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