Real Madrid have made signing a new defender a priority in the summer transfer window, given the imminent departure of David Alaba and Eder Militao’s ongoing fitness issues.
Several names have been linked with a possible move to the Bernabeu, but recent reports suggest that Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schloterback is at the top of the list of transfer targets. los blancos.
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After all, the Germany international will enter the final year of his contract with the black and yellow this summer and could be available on the cheap.
Schloterback expected to leave Dortmund
Now, according to Bild , Schlotterbeck is likely to leave Dortmund in the summer as questions grow about the club’s sporting program.
Previously, the Black and Yellow Army suffered an unexpected defeat in the Champions League. They were eliminated by Atalanta in the knockout stage – the Bundesliga club lost 1-4 in the second leg after winning 2-0 in the first leg.
Schlotterbeck is likely on his way out. (Photo by Christoph Kopsel/Getty Images)
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The knockout was seen as another blow to the credibility of Dortmund’s project, which had already been eliminated from the German Cup early on and trailed in the Bundesliga.
In this context, the situation of Schloterbeck that Real Madrid is concerned about becomes even more important.
Dortmund have offered the Germany international a new contract that will double his salary and come with a release clause. But he refused to commit as the defender sought guarantees of winning the title in addition to money.
However, given Dortmund’s situation so far this season, Schlotterbeck may push for a move away in the summer and the Bundesliga giants may not stop him if an acceptable offer comes through.
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Meanwhile, Real Madrid have stepped up their surveillance on the left-footed centre-back, whose name continues to be strengthened at Waddebebas.
Given the strong relationship between the two clubs, an agreement could be reached if Schloterbeck does decide to leave at the end of the season.
