Liverpool and Real Madrid part of trio that can trigger Schlotterbeck's summer release clause

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·15. April 2026

Liverpool and Real Madrid part of trio that can trigger Schlotterbeck's summer release clause

Nico Schlotterbeck recently signed a long-term contract extension with Borussia Dortmund running until 2031, but he could still potentially leave the club as early as this summer.

The German centre-back has a release clause worth €50–60 million for the upcoming summer window, which was inserted into the deal and – according to Sport Bild – can be activated by three sides before it expires in July.

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The report states that Liverpool FC and Real Madrid are two of those clubs, while the third has not been named.

Earlier, Sky Germany also reported that Real Madrid were among the sides capable of triggering the clause.

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund supporters expressed frustration over the clause at the weekend, booing Nico Schlotterbeck when the starting lineup was announced ahead of Saturday’s 0-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.