Over the last several months, Real Madrid has identified a number of key defensive targets, such as Marc Guehi, Ibrahima Konate, and Dayot Upamecano. However, for a variety of reasons, all of these alternatives have ended in failure.
In light of this, Diario AS has released a huge story stating that Real Madrid is getting closer to signing the well-known player they have their eye on as a top defensive addition for next summer. The player in question is Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund.
The Bundesliga player wasn’t originally on Real Madrid’s list of objectives, but in recent months, his name has become more and more of a possibility, and the Spanish publication reveals that the club’s management is gradually but surely pursuing him. According to reports, the Real Madrid board has reached a solid consensus on Schlotterbeck’s name, with a number of club executives concurring that he is the ideal candidate for the position.
First of all, the athlete is refusing to accept a contract extension when his current one expires in 2027. Therefore, his only options are to either run out his contract and go in 2027 or leave this summer for a price.
Real Madrid double down on the pursuit of top defensive target
In the summer, Schlotterbeck may be moving to Real Madrid. Real Madrid is eager to sign a capable left-footed centre-back after losing out on players like Dayot Upamecano and Marc Guehi, and Nico seems a good fit.
The German is anticipated to cost around €50 million, according to the newspaper. He would ideally cost more, but Real Madrid may benefit from the fact that his contract expires in 2027. For their part, Barcelona is eager to recruit Schlotterbeck. However, adding a new centre-forward is more important to the Catalans than adding a new centre-back.
In light of this, Dortmund could only think about acquiring the Dortmund star if he were available to join the team as a free agent in 2027. That is not likely to be the case, though. As a result, Real Madrid has become the clear frontrunner to acquire the gifted centre-back, while Los Blancos are also hoping to take advantage of their connection with Borussia Dortmund.
