Rudiger may say goodbye to Real Madrid

Real Madrid's defense may usher in a huge change! Rudiger was revealed to have attracted the victorious interest of Saudi giant Riyadh, and the Galaxy Battleship may be sold for veterans!

The Saudi giant Riyadh victory has reportedly shown a strong interest in Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, and a generous offer for the German international may be coming. At the same time, Real Madrid is also considering selling the 32-year-old veteran.

Rudiger: Two years of playing for may say goodbye. Saudi giants throw olive branches

Rudiger has made 156 appearances for the team, contributing 7 goals and 4 assists. Although he missed some games at the end of last season due to injuries and suspension, he returned early and participated in the 2025 Club World Cup. Rudiger's contract with Real Madrid is only one year left and will expire in the summer of 2026.

According to the report of Fichajes, the Saudi professional league showed a strong interest in Rudiger, among which the Riyadh victory team was particularly active. Real Madrid executives believe that considering Rudiger's age and recent injuries, it is the right time to sell him.

Huge returns: Players and clubs win-win?

If Rudiger transfers to the Saudi Professional League, he is expected to become one of the highest-paid players in world football. At the same time, Real Madrid can also receive a considerable transfer fee from a player over 30, which is undoubtedly a deal that is beneficial to the club's finances. In the Club World Cup, Rudiger made five appearances, while Real Madrid lost to Paris Saint-Germain 0-4 in the semi-finals, which also exposed the problems of Real Madrid's defensive end.

Real Madrid's defense line is about to be adjusted: new players and potential departures

Real Madrid's defense line is facing uncertainty. David Alaba, 33, is suffering from injuries and has a future full of variables and is associated with rumors of leaving the team. Eder Militao is seen as a key player in the back, while Dean Huijsen has joined from Bournemouth this summer. However, Raul Asencio may be sold before the end of the summer window.

Although head coach Xabi Alonso may try to use the three-back tactics during the season, it is hard to imagine Alaba, Rudiger and Asensio all leave this summer. Real Madrid may also introduce a new central defender, with Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie, Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate and Arsenal's William Saliba all considered targets on the club's roster.

The loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup further highlighted Real Madrid's defensive problems. This indicates that the team's defense will usher in further changes before the transfer window is closed in order to resolve existing defensive loopholes.