Real Madrid is reconsidering Nico Schlotterbeck!
According to Bild, Real Madrid has revisited the idea of signing German center-back Nico Schlotterbeck. While Barcelona had previously shown interest last season, they have since stepped back, leaving Real Madrid seemingly in the lead for his signature.
Significant interest from several clubs in the experienced defender
The report suggests that as many as six clubs are circling Schlotterbeck, Real Madrid included — the La Liga giants are tracking developments surrounding the player as they consider a future approach.
Having penned an extension at Dortmund that ties him to the club until 2031, the defender's new contract carries a release clause set somewhere between €50 million and €60 million, a figure that keeps him within reach for elite sides eager to add him to their ranks.
At 26, Nico Schlotterbeck stands out as a pillar of both Dortmund's backline and the German national team, and should Madrid decide to bolster their centre-back department going forward, their current interest could evolve into a concrete offer.