Antonio Rudiger has not yet agreed to an extension to his current contract, which expires at the end of the season, leaving his future at Real Madrid uncertain. According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid could also opt to extend Rudiger's stay at the Bernabeu, but no decision has been made. Manchester United and Liverpool have registered interest in signing him on a free transfer, though it remains unclear which club he will choose if he departs.
Juventus is reportedly preparing a contract offer for Rudiger after contact with his agent, adding to the competition. The specific terms or duration of any contract offers from these clubs have not been disclosed, and the exact timeline for Rudiger's decision is unknown. Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti is a huge admirer of Rudiger after working together at Roma between 2015 and 2017, which could influence the defender's choice.
Rudiger has endured a difficult season with injuries but has started Real Madrid's last seven games in all competitions, and he impressed in Real Madrid's 5-1 aggregate win over Manchester City in the Champions League. The impact of his recent injury history on his transfer value and contract negotiations is still uncertain. Meanwhile, Liverpool have made no material progress in a new deal for Ibrahima Konate, who is out of contract this summer, though they have already bolstered their defence with the signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes and will hope to welcome Giovanni Leoni back from a serious knee injury.
Manchester United are reportedly close to agreeing a contract extension with Harry Maguire, which could affect their pursuit of Rudiger.