Real Madrid German defender Antonio Rüdiger has extended his contract by one year, committing to the Santiago Bernabéu through summer 2027 despite last season’s injury woes and trophyless campaign.

He confirmed this in a post on his official X account stating: “I am not done here. 🔥

​“Renewing my journey with Real Madrid is a proud moment, but more than anything, it’s a commitment to turning things around together with my teammates.

​We are going through a demanding phase. The setbacks have tested us, but this is exactly where I want to be. Some people may have written me off after my injuries, but that only motivated me even more. So, thank you for that.

“Anyone who knows me knows that I love challenges – I thrive on them. Even though things haven’t been simple last season, my belief remains absolute:

​“We stand together, we fight together and we will overcome this together.Now more than ever. ¡Hala Madrid! 🤍”

He played through pain as a backline leader alongside Éder Militão and Dean Huijsen, rejecting a two-year ask in line with the club’s policy for players over 30.

The move bolsters new manager José Mourinho’s rebuild, with arrivals like Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries on the way, as Rüdiger vows to fight back to glory with his teammates.