According to Mundiario, Fenerbahçe has initiated the process for the transfer of Antonio Rüdiger from Real Madrid and has contacted the player's agent. Rüdiger has not yet reached an agreement for a new contract with Real Madrid. It is claimed that Fenerbahçe is ready to offer the 33-year-old defender an annual salary of approximately 10 million euros including bonuses.

According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, Fenerbahçe intends to make an attempt to sign German international Antonio Rüdiger, 32, in January. The defender's contract with Real Madrid is set to expire, which allows him to negotiate with other clubs. It is uncertain whether the Turkish club's attempt will be successful, as Rüdiger's management has also reportedly received offers from England and Saudi Arabia. Rüdiger joined Real Madrid in July 2022, has 81 caps and 3 goals for Germany, and has made 4 appearances in LaLiga this season. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €12.00m.