Germany centre-backs Antonio Rüdiger is still focused on the 2026 World Cup, but he is very excited about joining coach Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. "I always wanted to play under him (Mourinho). I know he likes me. I know he has confidence (in me). But I don't know why it wasn't becoming a reality earlier," he said.
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"I know he wanted to take some special players at the end of his career, of which I was one. But I don't know why it didn't happen. Now that he is confirmed to come to Real Madrid, I hope that if I am on the list of special players for him, it becomes a reality." Source: https://www.goal.com/en/news/rudiger-excited-mourinho-real-madrid-always-wanted-play-under/bltd0e5b0e6b4c9f589