Munich or Madrid? Top clubs chasing Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

Florian Wirtz (22)? FC Liverpool. Nick Woltemade (23)? Newcastle United. In earlier times, FC Bayern Munich would not have let such Bundesliga stars slip through their fingers. But the tide has turned. When the Premier League waves millions, even Germany’s flagship club comes up empty-handed. That’s not supposed to happen to the record champions with Nico Schlotterbeck (25).

The central defender still has a contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2027. It’s no longer a secret that BVB intends to tie their defensive chief down for even longer. According to a report from Sport Bild, Schlotterbeck is set to sign a contract extension until 2030. The native of Waiblingen is to be tempted with a salary increase of €2.5 million, bringing his annual wage to eight million euros.

“Of course, there is great appreciation on both sides. But to be honest, I don’t think I’ll be extending my contract that soon!” the player recently explained. Schlotterbeck’s hesitation could be related to interest from other top clubs. According to information from the Spanish portal fichajes.net, the national player is highly regarded by both FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Accordingly, the German record champions are reportedly willing to double Schlotterbeck’s salary. But the temptations are not purely financial. The 25-year-old is also said to be guaranteed a leadership role in the Munich team.

Real on the Brink of Change

However, signing the central defender would certainly not be a walk in the park for FCB, as the failed transfers of Wirtz and Woltemade show. So far, no Premier League representative has made a move, but the interest of the “Royals” from the Spanish capital could thwart the plans in Munich. However, Real’s decision-makers have apparently not yet taken any concrete steps.

With David Alaba (33) and possibly Antonio Rüdiger (32) both set to leave Madrid this summer, two defenders are on their way out. As replacements, Ibrahima Konaté (26/FC Liverpool), Dayot Upamecano (26/Bayern Munich), or Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba (22) have been chosen. But left-footer Schlotterbeck also perfectly fulfills the Spaniards’ requirements.

The decision of Dortmund’s defensive chief would not only provide an indication of the standing of BVB or FC Bayern, but also of the Bundesliga as a whole.

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