The website "Fichajes" revealed that English club Chelsea is looking to re-sign German defender Antonio Rudiger, who plays for Real Madrid, as his contract is set to expire in the summer of 2026, with no progress made on renewing it so far.

The website stated that Chelsea's management has re-established contact with Rudiger's representative to explore the possibility of his return to Stamford Bridge, as coach Enzo Maresca believes that the defender would be a strong addition to the defense in the upcoming phase.

The same source indicated that Chelsea considers Rudiger an ideal player in terms of experience and personality within the dressing room, especially after struggling with a lack of defensive options due to Levi Colwill's injury. Meanwhile, the player's market value is estimated at around 24 million euros, making the deal financially feasible.

On the other hand, Real Madrid is considering making a new offer to renew Rudiger's contract, recognizing the importance of his role in the defense and his value in competing for titles. However, the player's future remains uncertain, as he has not yet made a decision about whether to continue in Madrid or return to the English Premier League.

The report confirmed that the conflict between Chelsea and Real Madrid over the fate of Rudiger could be one of the most anticipated issues in 2026, especially since the English club sees him as a key element in its new defensive project, while Real Madrid aims to retain one of its main pillars.