Al-Ittihad prepared ₦22 billion offer for Real Madrid defender

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Al-Ittihad prepared ₦22 billion offer for Real Madrid defender

Faruq Ibrahim 23:57 - 24.07.2024

Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad are hoping to tempt a Real Madrid star with a mouth-watering financial offer.

Saudi Professional League side Al-Ittihad are reportedly preparing a sizable offer for Real Madrid's defensive stalwart Antonio Rudiger

The 31-year-old joined Real Madrid from Chelsea in the summer of 2022 and has established himself as an integral member of the Los Blancos set-up. 

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He was brilliant in Real Madrid's journey to their Champions League triumph last season and has attracted interest from big spenders in the Gulf. 

Al-Ittihad’s interest in Rudiger 

According to a report from El Chiringuito’s Marcos Benito, Al-Ittihad are evaluating a move for the Germany international. 

Al-Ittihad were the SPFL champions for the 2022/23 season, and despite signing players like Karim Benzema and N’golo Kante, they suffered a dip last season, finishing 5th, 42 points behind champions Al-Hilal. 

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger once again led the celebrations.
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger once again led the celebrations.

They are looking to strengthen their team ahead of next season, and have been scouring the European market. Rudiger is said to be of keen interest to them, and they are prepared to make a significant financial proposal to convince him. 

Per the report, they are willing to offer him a wage part that could amount to about €12–13 million a season. 

Rudiger is on contract with Real Madrid until 2026, and given the injury crisis they suffered last season, and their lack of defensive acquisition in the summer transfer window so far, it is unlikely they will be willing to part with Rudiger. 

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