There were a number of overlapping targets that Real Madrid and Barcelona were both interested in acquiring during the summer of 2022. An example of one of them was Antonio Rudiger, who was a player for Chelsea and was available for a free transfer.
The Chelsea defender was coming off of a string of outstanding seasons under the direction of Thomas Tuchel, during which he was one of the finest players in the Champions League final against Manchester City. He was also coming off winning the Champions League.
On the other hand, he made the decision to depart Stamford Bridge because the Blues made the decision not to provide him with a larger contract, which he believed he earned after years of loyalty to the club.
In the end, he made the decision to join with Real Madrid rather than Barcelona, and he has been of tremendous importance to Carlo Ancelotti’s team during this season, particularly in light of the anterior cruciate ligament injuries sustained by David Alaba and Eder Militao.
According to sources from the Madrid Athletic Club (MARCA), the coaches at Real Madrid are quite pleased with Rudiger. His growth has garnered a lot of acclaim from them, and they think that he has been one of the most consistent players for them this season, if not the most consistent player overall.
While sitting at the same table as club icons like as Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, who are two of the most revered footballers in Europe, the German, who is now 30 years old, is one of the players with the greatest seniority in the dressing room.
Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, and Eduardo Camavinga are among the younger players with whom he engages in playful banter. He also makes jokes with younger players. In addition, he serves as a “father figure” for a number of bright young people, such as Arda Guler and Nico Paz.
The most recent time Rudiger came through for Madrid was in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup, which was played against Atletico Madrid. He scored the equalizer and defended when his life was on the line.
In the end, his efforts, along with those of the rest of the squad, were successful, as they were able to earn a 5-3 victory in extra time. The German, Ferland Mendy, Daniel Carvajal, and Brahim Diaz scored goals, while Stefan Savic scored an own goal.