New transfer rumors are circulating around long-time German international Antonio Rüdiger. The defender reportedly has two options available in the coming summer should his expiring contract at Real Madrid not be extended. A return is among the possibilities being discussed.

Will Antonio Rüdiger return to the Premier League after the 2026/27 season concludes? At least one door in the English league could potentially open for the centre-back.

According to the portal Football Insider, citing its own sources, Tottenham is considering a transfer for the experienced defender. Should Rüdiger's expiring contract at Real Madrid not be renewed, Spurs could attempt to secure a deal on a free transfer, the report states. The club is monitoring the situation.

A move to London would represent a return for Rüdiger. He already played in the English capital from 2017 to 2022, when he was with Chelsea FC. Before that, he had played for AS Roma and VfB Stuttgart.

A Rüdiger trail leads to the Middle East

However, according to Football Insider, a move to Spurs is not the most likely scenario. Instead, a significantly warmer trail leads to the Saudi Pro League, where there are also reportedly interested parties.

It remains completely unclear whether Rüdiger will even have to leave the Spanish record champions after the current season ends. His contract situation at Real Madrid may not be discussed concretely until spring.

Speculation about Rüdiger's future was already rife toward the end of last season. At one point, it appeared Real Madrid would not extend his contract. Ultimately, however, manager José Mourinho advocated for the experienced defender to stay and convinced the club to offer him another one-year contract.