Why Rudiger turned down Al-Ettihad’s lucrative offer: ‘Money isn’t everything!’

Antonio Rudiger wants to stay at Real Madrid. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the German player received a lucrative offer from Al-Ettihad, but turned it down because his goal is to continue winning titles at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Centre-back Antonio Rudiger is committed to Real Madrid until 2026 and he intends to honor his contract. Even tens of millions of euros from Saudi Arabia won’t change Al-Attihad’s mind.

The 31-year-old defender has made it clear that he won’t be packing his bags to leave Madrid, at least not this summer. His goal is to wear the Madrid shirt consistently in the 2024/2025 campaign.

Rudiger has no interest in trying his luck in Saudi Arabia, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. He is very happy with the Real Madrid project and has no plans to leave the La Liga club.

The feeling is mutual. In the dressing room, Rudiger is one of the most popular players. He is a mainstay in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad and has convinced the board that the German star is not transferable.

Antonio Rudiger joined Los Blancos in the summer of 2022 from Chelsea, has made 100 appearances for Real Madrid, scoring four goals and providing two assists. In addition, he has won 1 Copa del Rey, 1 Spanish Super Cup, 1 La Liga, 1 European Super Cup, 1 Club World Cup and 1 Champions League. In just 2 years, Rudiger has collected all the medals that any European player dreams of, so there is no reason for him to leave this fertile land.