Barcelona reportedly don step back from their interest in Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck — move wey fit open door well-well for Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Since him join Dortmund in 2022, Schlotterbeck don grow into one of their most important defenders. With nine goals and 18 assists in 150 appearances, the German international no just dey solid for back — he dey contribute going forward too.
But speculation about him future don increase in recent months. Reason? The 26-year-old no get plans to extend him contract beyond 2026-27 season. That situation don put Dortmund under pressure to sell this summer so dem go fit cash in instead of risking losing am cheaper later.
Barcelona Shift Focus to Other Priorities
According to reports from Spain, Barcelona don decide say Schlotterbeck no be priority signing for now.
Head coach Hansi Flick — who sabi the defender well after giving am him Germany debut — reportedly agree with the club’s sporting director say although Schlotterbeck na good player, he no be the exact profile Barca need at the moment.
With central defensive options like Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde already available when fully fit, Barca believe say their resources fit better use for other areas of the squad.
That decision mean one less heavyweight in the race — and that na good news for other interested clubs.
Liverpool and Real Madrid Fit Gain Advantage
Two clubs wey clearly need defensive reinforcement pass Barcelona na Liverpool and Real Madrid.
For Madrid side, uncertainty dey surround Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, both of whom fit leave on free transfer at the end of the season. The Spanish giants go need reliable replacement sharp-sharp.
Liverpool too dey actively search for defensive options. After missing out on Marc Guehi in January, and with long-term planning needed beyond Virgil van Dijk, the Reds fit see Schlotterbeck as strong solution.
Dortmund reportedly value the defender around €50m (£43.67m). For clubs like Madrid and Liverpool, that figure no be impossible — especially for player wey still dey prime years and get top-level experience.
What Next?
Barcelona stepping aside don simplify the race small. Now attention go shift to whether Real Madrid or Liverpool go move fast to secure the German defender before competition increase again.
One thing clear: Dortmund ready to listen to offers. And if serious bid land this summer, Schlotterbeck fit be one of the headline defensive moves of the transfer window.
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