Schlotterbeck’s future: Will Real beat Bayern in poker? | OneFootball

Does Nico Schlotterbeck’s future lie in Spain? While FC Bayern continue to keep an eye on the German international, Real Madrid are apparently now seriously involved in the poker game for the Borussia Dortmund central defender – and are planning an unusual offer

As the portal DefensaCentral reports, the Whites want to entice BVB with an attractive swap deal. According to the report, Real are planning to include two of their own talents in the negotiations in addition to a transfer fee. Specifically, it is said to be the 21-year-old striker Gonzalo García and the 18-year-old defender Diego Aguado. This package is to be supplemented by a payment of between 25 and 30 million euros. From the Madrilenians‘ point of view, the overall package would be sufficient to convince Dortmund to sell Schlotterbeck

Although Schlotterbeck has long been regarded as an interesting candidate for the defencein Munich, the priority at present is clearly on another personnel matter. Bayern are working flat out to extend the contract of Dayot Upamecano, whose current contract is due to expire. Until a decision has been made on this, a concrete move for Schlotterbeck will be put on hold internally

Swap deal with Real could be interesting for BVB

It’s hardly surprising that Schlotterbeck is generally sought-after. The 26-year-old is a BVB fixture, has a contract until 2027 and has also established himself in the national team

It remains to be seen whether Dortmund will be swayed by an offer from Madrid, but one thing is clear: should Real Madrid get serious with such a complete package, it could noticeably change the market value and dynamics in the Schlotterbeck poker – and also force Bayern to reassess their position. At the moment, however, the following applies: in Munich, the focus is first on Upamecano, everything else depends on this decision

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Bayern sporting director Max Eberl recently said of the negotiations with Upamecano: „Basically, I’m very confident, I’ve said that several times before. We’ve already discussed contract extensions together over weeks and months. It’s our great wish. What’s circulating around us, that he’s cancelled, threats, ultimatums – it’s all nonsense. We’re talking and we’re talking very well.“