Real Madrid eye Schlotterbeck swap deal with Dortmund | OneFootball

Over New Year's, the professionals of Borussia Dortmund have a little time to relax before coach Niko Kovac calls them to a very short preparation in the training camp for the second half of the season start at Eintracht Frankfurt. Then, barring any health setbacks, Nico Schlotterbeck will certainly be in the starting lineup, perhaps also starting his last half-year with BVB.

Although Schlotterbeck still has a contract in Dortmund until 2027, if the long-term extension sought by the club does not materialize, a sale in the upcoming summer is considered possible. Schlotterbeck is aware of the appreciation he receives in Dortmund but hesitates to accept the extension offer that has long been on the table—knowing that doors might open elsewhere.

In particular, Schlotterbeck, who is also linked with English clubs and FC Barcelona, is said to be eyeing a move to FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. However, both clubs have been cautious and only observers so far. Bayern still prioritizes the extension with Dayot Upamecano.

Diego Aguado and Gonzalo García on Offer

Real Madrid, on the other hand, seems to be making a move. According to a report by Bild, the Royals are entering the race for Schlotterbeck, apparently with a special proposal according to the portal DefensaCentral. Real Madrid wants to offer the 18-year-old center-back Diego Aguado and the 24-year-old forward Gonzalo García to BVB in exchange for signing Schlotterbeck. Both have had little playing time in Madrid but undoubtedly have potential, and Aguado has reportedly been part of Dortmund's considerations for some time.

However, the two talents alone will hardly suffice for BVB in exchange for Schlotterbeck. If Real Madrid wants to secure the deal, an additional transfer fee in the double-digit million range would likely need to be paid, as Borussia does not want to let the national defender go for less than 70 million euros.

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