Florentino Perez reportedly wants Real Madrid to sign 24-year-old German defender Nico Schlotterbeck, valued at €60-70 million by Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Defena Central, Nico Schlotterbeck is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. Florentino Perez is driving Los Blancos’ move for the Borussia Dortmund defender and will hold talks with the Bundesliga club during the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash between the two clubs. Meanwhile, the Black and Yellows will demand around €60-70 million to part ways with the centre-back.
Nico Schlotterbeck and his career so far
Nico Schlotterbeck has established himself as one of the best young defenders in the Bundesliga since joining Borussia Dortmund from SC Freiburg in July 2022. A native of Waiblingen, he spent his formative years with five German clubs and graduated from the youth division at SC Freiburg.
However, Schlotterbeck has risen in prominence during his spell with Borussia Dortmund, with his exploits helping him become a regular for Germany. The 24-year-old has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for the Bundesliga giants while chipping in with six goals and 12 assists.
Meanwhile, Schlotterbeck’s progress at Borussia Dortmund has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Recent reports have linked the German international with Liverpool. The latest update has revealed that he is a target for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid move beckons?
Real Madrid also mulled over securing the services of Nico Schlotterbeck in the summer transfer window after failing to land Leny Yoro, who joined Manchester United instead of Los Blancos. However, the move did not see the light of day, although the player remains on Real Madrid’s radar.
The report by Defensa Central has revealed that Florentino Perez wants to bring Schlotterbeck to Real Madrid. He will use the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund to discuss a move for the German centre-back. Meanwhile, the Bundesliga giants will demand around €60-70 million to part ways with their star defender.
It is unclear if Real Madrid will cough up €60-70 million to sign Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund. However, the 24-year-old has the quality and potential to become the long-term central defensive partner for Eder Militao.
