Antonio Rudiger sends defiant message after signing new Real Madrid contract

Antonio Rudiger sends defiant message after signing new Real Madrid contract The 2026 transfer window is yet to open, but Real Madrid have already worked quite a lot to ensure Jose Mourinho starts his new project at the white club with almost all of his desired signings. This is clear from the fact that the Merengues have already completed four new signings, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva, and Marc Cucurella, since the end of the last season. Meanwhile, Los Vikingos also officially announced the renewal of the center-back Antonio Rudiger today, on Tuesday, after months of talks between the two sides. With this renewal, the German defender would remain at the white club for one more season, till 2027. Meanwhile, as MARCA has reported, Rudiger also took to his social media to announce this renewal, and also published a message in which he expressed his desire to turn things around at Real Madrid. His post went as follows: “I’m not finished here. Extending my journey with Real Madrid is a moment of pride, but more than anything, it is a commitment to turn things around together with my teammates. We are going through a demanding period. Setbacks have tested us, but this is exactly where I want to be.” “Some people may have written me off because of my injuries, but that only motivated me even more. So thank you for that.” “Anyone who knows me knows that I love challenges, and although things were not easy last season, my belief remains absolute: we are united, we fight together, and we will overcome this together. Now more than ever. Hala Madrid!” The last two seasons have undoubtedly been difficult for everyone at Real Madrid, but this is particularly the case for Rudiger, as he also had to struggle quite a lot with injuries. In fact, his injury at the end of 2025 also caused these renewal talks to be put on a temporary hold, as both the club and the player wanted assess how he would return. However, the German worked very hard during these months to ensure that he returns to his best possible shape for the last few years of his career at the highest level. His recovery process also included a trip to England, to visit and consult a specialist. Ultimately, he was able to return to a very good physical shape by the end of the season. With his competitive nature being no secret to anyone, Antonio Rudiger would now be keen to play at his best level in this one-year extension that he has got, and help Real Madrid end the trophy drought that has troubled them so much in the last two years.