Nico Schlotterbeck (26), is a starter for Borussia Dortmund and the German national team. Take note of that name, as Real Madrid’s sporting director has done, for the possibility of strengthening the center of defense for the coming seasons. Scouting has intensified in recent weeks and his play is becoming more and more convincing in Valdebebas. Several teams are after the German, including Barcelona. The race has just begun.
For Real Madrid, the center-back position is a top priority. Several names have been linked to Real Madrid in recent months: Konaté , Upamecano (who recently renewed his contract with Bayern Munich), Guéhi (who signed for Manchester City)…and Schlotterbeck.
It is this last player that everyone seems to agree on, based on the various meetings held at Valdebebas. The Borussia Dortmund center-back’s contract expires in 2027 , and those in charge at the German club are clear that, given his refusal to renew, the only alternative is to sell him. In fact, they are already scouring the market for left-footed center-backs in search of a replacement.