Real Madrid mean business: will Schlotterbeck leave Dortmund? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund continues to fight for a contract extension with Nico Schlotterbeck. However, according to a media report from Spain, Real Madrid is on the verge of signing the national player this summer.

Real Madrid is apparently intensifying its efforts to sign Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund. As reported by the Spanish sports newspaper AS, the Royals are allegedly close to securing the German international. The central defender is considered a top priority for the upcoming overhaul of the Spanish record champion’s defense.

Schlotterbeck’s contract with BVB runs until 2027, but his long-term future remains uncertain. Dortmund has been working for months on an extension and is said to have offered the 26-year-old a significantly improved salary of up to 14 million euros per year as well as a leadership role within the team. However, a final commitment is still pending.

According to AS, Real Madrid is deliberately taking advantage of this situation. After transfers for other central defenders such as Dayot Upamecano, who extended his contract with FC Bayern, or Marc Guéhi, who joined Manchester City, fell through, the focus is now fully on Schlotterbeck. Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté is also reportedly no longer a preferred option due to inconsistent performances.

Alarm at BVB: Real Madrid working on Schlotterbeck transfer

According to the report, those in Madrid are convinced that Schlotterbeck is the right reinforcement. The left-footer would bring not only sporting quality but also the necessary structure for the planned personnel overhaul in defense.

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With David Alaba’s confirmed departure and the unclear future of Antonio Rüdiger, the Royals are in need of action. In addition, Éder Militão has recently struggled repeatedly with injury problems. A possible transfer fee of around 50 million euros is being discussed. While FC Barcelona is said to have shown interest at times, the Catalans are now focusing on other areas and are no longer considered the main competitor.

For Borussia Dortmund, losing their defensive leader would be a bitter blow. Nevertheless, the decision regarding Schlotterbeck’s future has not yet been made—even though, according to AS, the signs are increasingly pointing to a move to Madrid.

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