Chelsea are open to the idea of re-signing Real Madrid centre back Antonio Rüdiger as he approaches the end of his contract in Spain, a report has claimed.
The 32-year-old, who will enter the final six months of his current deal in January, has missed the vast majority of Xabi Alonso’s tenure so far because of a hamstring injury which is thought to have already ended his 2025.
note that talks over an extension for Rüdiger were halted when he went down with his injury in September. The report insists that decision was mutual, but it has done little to end the speculation about Rüdiger’s future.
Indeed, reports have suggested Madrid are ready to move on from both Rüdiger and David Alaba, who is also approaching the end of his contract. While the latter’s situation is incredibly unclear, the door to an extension for Rüdiger remains very much open.
However, former employers Chelsea are said to be in contact with Rüdiger’s entourage as they remain interested in a reunion with a player who, in the eyes of many Blues fans, should never have left the club in the first place.
Rüdiger departed Chelsea when his contract expired in 2022 after the sanctions on former owner Roman Abramovich banned the Blues from continuing negotiations, although the Germany international has admitted talks over an extension were proving challenging well before the takeover uncertainty began.
Officials from Chelsea have maintained contact and a positive relationship with Rüdiger’s agent, with a summer swoop for a player who was incredibly popular at Stamford Bridge not ruled out.
