đź‘€ AS: Schlotterbeck, a new deal with the door open to Madrid
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Real Madrid is keeping a close eye on the centre-back market, and the latest move in Germany bears its indirect signature. Nico Schlotterbeck, one of the Bundesliga’s standout sensations, is on the verge of sealing a contract renewal with Borussia Dortmund.
However, according to Diario AS, this deal is not a definitive goodbye to the Bernabéu, but rather a strategic move to protect his value amid strong interest from Madrid.
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Dortmund’s board, aware that Real Madrid has been monitoring the defender’s every move, has sped up an operation that includes a significant salary increase to €14 million.
The German club did not want to risk losing their defensive mainstay for free or at a reduced price in 2027, when his previous deal was due to expire. But the most relevant detail for Madrid fans lies in the fine print of the new agreement.
A renewal... but with the door open to Madrid
The Real Madrid factor has been decisive in the negotiations. Schlotterbeck has agreed to extend his contract, but with one non-negotiable condition: an easier exit clause.
This "ace up the sleeve" would allow the centre-back to make the jump to a European giant in the near future, with the ChamartĂn club sitting in pole position among his suitors. It is a gentlemen’s agreement that leaves the door wide open.
This move recalls the formula Dortmund has used with other stars: renew to secure a big-money sale at the right moment. With a market value of €55 million, Schlotterbeck is cementing his status as the "centre-back of the future".Â
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