Real Madrid’s long-term defensive planning continues, and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck has quietly entered their list of targets. The 25-year-old German international is under contract until 2027, but uncertainty around his renewal has caught Madrid’s attention, according to a report from German outlet BILD.
Schlotterbeck has become one of the Bundesliga’s most consistent center-backs . He is composed in possession, aggressive in duels, and left-footed, which is highly coveted for the left center back role. Dortmund are pushing for an extension through 2030, yet reports in Germany suggest the defender is hesitant to commit unless his salary demands of around €10 million annually are met.
That has opened the door for Europe’s elite. Bayern Munich are monitoring the situation closely, but Real Madrid’s interest stems from both timing and fit. With Alaba and Rudiger, both in the final year of their contracts, names have been popping up in the media: Konate, Guehi, and now Scholotterbeck. The German represents a player who fits the club’s modern profile: young, tactically intelligent, and comfortable in high defensive lines coming as a “market opportunity”.