How much does Rüdiger earn at Real Madrid: salary, contract expiry date and rumours linking him with Juventus
Contract expiry and free‑transfer status
At this stage of the season clubs are scouting summer targets. Antonio Rüdiger will leave Real Madrid on a free transfer as his contract expires, making him available for the 2026/27 season without a fee.
Rüdiger’s Real Madrid salary
According to the article, the German defender’s salary in Madrid is around €9–10 million plus bonuses. Because there is no transfer fee, agent commissions are expected to be higher.
Rüdiger’s salary in Madrid is around €9–10 million plus bonuses
Juventus link and financial comparison
Among interested clubs, Juventus are evaluating their defensive options. They would face competition for a free‑transfer centre‑back of Rüdiger’s calibre.
At Juventus the highest‑paid player is Dusan Vlahovic with €12 million a year, while Jonathan David earns €6 million net per season – roughly half of Rüdiger’s earnings in Spain.
- Contract expiry: 2026
- Salary at Real Madrid: €9–10 million + bonuses
- Potential destination: Juventus (free transfer)
- Juventus top earners: Dusan Vlahovic €12 million, Jonathan David €6 million