Twist in the Schlotterbeck saga? Real Madrid give Dortmund hope | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund can hope again in the contract poker over Nico Schlotterbeck. The chances of BVB securing a contract extension appear to be rising once more.

A surprising turn could be looming in the contract negotiations between Borussia Dortmund and Nico Schlotterbeck. According to BILD, the circumstances in the race for the national player have recently changed significantly—which could increase BVB’s chances of a contract extension.

According to the report, Real Madrid was long considered one of the biggest suitors for the center-back. However, the Spanish giants are now said to be favoring another candidate in their search for a new defensive leader. Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté is currently at the top of Madrid’s wish list.

The French international would have a decisive advantage for Real: his contract with Liverpool expires this summer, meaning he would be available on a free transfer. Schlotterbeck, on the other hand, still has a contract in Dortmund until 2027. For the 26-year-old, a transfer fee would therefore be required, which, according to BILD, is expected to be around 40 to 50 million euros.

Possible transfer options also seem to be falling through at other top clubs. At Bayern Munich, the center-back position is currently filled following Dayot Upamecano’s contract extension. Although FC Barcelona is repeatedly linked with Schlotterbeck, they are said to be pursuing other transfer priorities at the moment.

BVB offers mega salary: Up to 14 million euros for Schlotterbeck

Additionally, BILD reports that Liverpool also has no interest in signing the Dortmund player as a possible Konaté replacement.

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This could create a new starting position for Borussia Dortmund. The club management has already been working for months to extend the national player’s contract ahead of schedule. The defensive leader has reportedly received a lucrative offer with significantly improved terms. According to media reports, Schlotterbeck could earn up to 14 million euros per year in the future.

Next week, a decisive meeting between the player and the club is set to take place. For Dortmund’s management, a timely decision would be important. Should Schlotterbeck reject an extension, a sale in the summer would have to be seriously considered to prevent a free transfer at a later date.

The coming days could therefore be crucial—for both Schlotterbeck and Borussia Dortmund. If no concrete transfer materializes, this could be the big opportunity for BVB to keep their defensive leader for the long term.

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