Real Madrid plan four new deals: Güler, Bellingham, Courtois, Rüdiger | OneFootball

Real Madrid have already begun making decisions with the future in mind. With the summer transfer window now closed, the Chamartín board have the contract situations of four first-team players on the table.

In three cases there is a clear intention to renew, while one player will have to earn his continuity on the pitch.

The names are Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rüdiger.

Arda Güler, heading for a new contract

One of Real Madrid’s top priorities is Arda Güler.

The Turkish footballer has taken on a bigger role within the team, and the club believe his current contract no longer reflects the status he has gained in the squad.

For that reason, the intention is to improve his financial terms and extend his deal beyond 2029, while also strengthening his position within the sporting project.

Güler’s progress over the past few months has convinced the board that he should be one of the pillars of Madrid’s future.

Bellingham wants to be on the same salary level as the stars

The other major objective is Jude Bellingham.

Real Madrid want to extend the Englishman’s contract until 2031 and also adjust his salary to place him on the same level as two of the dressing room’s biggest stars: Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.

The intention is to recognise Bellingham’s importance within the project in this way and secure his long-term continuity.

Courtois will stay, but with a short renewal

The case of Thibaut Courtois is different.

At 34, the Belgian goalkeeper’s performances continue to leave no room for doubt, but Real Madrid’s policy with veteran players affects the length of his next contract.

The idea would be to offer him one additional season, extending his deal until 2028.

The club have full confidence in Courtois, but they will continue applying their usual strategy with players above a certain age: short contracts and renewals on a year-by-year basis.

Rüdiger is playing for his future

The big question mark is Antonio Rüdiger.

The 33-year-old German defender recently extended his contract by one season, and his continuity beyond this campaign is still not guaranteed.

His future will depend directly on his performances.

If he maintains a high level and convinces the coaching staff and the board, Real Madrid would be willing to offer him one more year on his contract.

Otherwise, Rüdiger would have to look for a new destination.

So, while Güler, Bellingham and Courtois look set to remain at Real Madrid, the German will have to make the most of the coming months to show that he still has a place in the club’s project.

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