Cold shower for Antonio Rüdiger, confirmed by Eduardo Inda: 'He'll have to accept'

Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso is not going through its best moment and concern is starting to grow. The latest results have shown that the project still needs major adjustments to recover the solidity that used to characterize it. Doubts have accumulated and the pressure, as always happens at Bernabéu, has increased considerably.

However, despite the collective difficulties, Real Madrid also has reasons to celebrate. Yes, because Antonio Rüdiger has returned from his knee surgery at 100% and has managed to reconnect with his most competitive version in a very short time. His character, intensity, and defensive aggressiveness have strongly caught Xabi Alonso's attention, who wants to keep counting on the German defender.

Now, despite the good performance he has shown since his return, Antonio Rüdiger's future at Real Madrid is not guaranteed. His contract ends next June 30, so it is most likely that he will leave the white club at the end of the current season. That was Florentino Pérez's idea, but Eduardo Inda has appeared on El Chiringuito to confirm a possible change of plans.

Antonio Rüdiger's future takes a U-turn

When Antonio Rüdiger's fate seemed sealed, his brilliant performance against Girona may have been a turning point. In recent weeks, there has been much talk about the possibility of the experienced German center-back ending up in Saudi Arabia. Florentino Pérez was open to his departure with the idea of renewing the defense.

However, when no one expected it, Eduardo Inda surprised everyone with his words about the German's future. He stated that Antonio Rüdiger could stay at Real Madrid. Florentino is willing to change his mind to satisfy Xabi Alonso, but not at any price.

Eduardo Inda expressed it with absolute forcefulness: "Real Madrid want to offer Antonio Rüdiger one more year on a reduced contract. He currently earns approximately €9 million net per season and will have to lower it if he wants to keep playing at the best club in the world." These words have caused immediate repercussions, as they reveal Florentino Pérez's firm stance on salaries.

The club considers Antonio Rüdiger to still be a highly valuable asset, but they understand that his contract must be adjusted. Florentino keeps his policy of economic prudence, especially in a context where several positions in the squad are expected to be renewed. In fact, the center-back's continuity depends exclusively on his willingness to accept these new conditions.