Chelsea Submit Reported £7m Bid to Re-Sign Antonio Rüdiger From Real Madrid
Madrid are weighing a winter sale with the 32-year-old approaching the final months of his deal.
Overview
- Reports say Chelsea have made contact with Rüdiger’s representatives about a 2026 return to Stamford Bridge.
- An opening offer of about £7m (€8m) has been lodged and is viewed as below Real Madrid’s valuation.
- Spanish reports indicate Madrid do not plan to renew his contract and could approve a January transfer to recoup a fee.
- Rüdiger has featured sparingly under Xabi Alonso because of a persistent hamstring injury that is believed to have ended his 2025 involvement.
- His contract is set to enter its final six months at the start of 2026, and all details cited are media reports originating with Fichajes rather than official club statements.