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Real Madrid aims to outmaneuver Barça

Real Madrid wants to stab Barça in the back

Real Madrid is actively scouring the defender market ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. Plagued by injuries and persistent inconsistency, the Madrid backline remains a top priority for overhaul. In their pursuit of defensive stability, the White House executives have reportedly set their sights on Nico Schlotterbeck, the formidable Borussia Dortmund mainstay.

But Madrid’s move goes beyond a simple defensive reinforcement. According to the Spanish press, the capital club is especially eager to beat FC Barcelona to the punch, as Barça has also been closely monitoring the German international in recent months. Valued at around €50 million and under contract with Dortmund until 2027, the 26-year-old defender emerges as a credible target to bolster the merengue rearguard.

A left-footer renowned for his composure on the ball, Schlotterbeck ticks several boxes on Madrid’s wish list. What’s more, his recent refusal to extend his contract with the Ruhr club opens the door for a summer exit—a scenario Real hopes to seal before Barça can make another move.