Real Madrid are deferring a decision on Antonio Rüdiger’s future pending Saudi Arabian interest while simultaneously preparing to let David Alaba leave as a free agent this summer.
Real Madrid are reportedly delaying a contract extension for Antonio Rüdiger as they await potential bids from the Saudi Pro League.
The 32-year-old defender is in the final months of his current deal, and the club is weighing his age and injury history against his veteran presence.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the club is not making any “rash decisions” and will wait until the season’s end to finalize a path forward.
While Rüdiger’s future remains uncertain, the club has reportedly decided to move on from David Alaba.
There are “zero” negotiations to extend the Austrian’s contract following a tenure marred by injuries and a significant wage packet.
Alaba has appeared just four times in the 2025–26 campaign, making his departure as a free agent this summer a mathematical certainty for the Spanish giants as they look to reduce their wage bill.
To fill the impending void in the backline, Los Blancos are already scouting high-profile replacements.
Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi have emerged as the primary targets to rejuvenate the defense.
For now, manager Xabi Alonso remains dependent on his current veterans to navigate a challenging season and reclaim the domestic title from rivals Barcelona before the summer reshuffle begins.