Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool still tracking Dortmund star

Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck continues to attract interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Liverpool. Although the 26-year-old signed a contract extension until 2031 earlier this year, the agreement reportedly contains a release clause of €50-60 million allowing a permanent transfer to specific clubs.

A departure was delayed after Schlotterbeck suffered a serious ankle injury while playing for Germany against Côte d'Ivoire. Following his return on September 12 against Paderborn, the three European giants are monitoring his progress ahead of the release clause potentially reactivating in summer 2027.