The German club Borussia Dortmund has begun to accept the reality that keeping the German center-back Nico Schlotterbeck might be beyond their control during the upcoming summer transfer window.

According to the Spanish network "El Desmarque," the German club has set an amount of 70 million euros to allow the German player to leave the team next summer.

Schlotterbeck's contract with Dortmund extends until 2027, but the club's management has not received encouraging signs from the player regarding his desire to extend his contract and stay with the team for a longer period, which opens the door to the possibility of his departure.

The source concluded that the player's contractual situation and the interest from Europe's top clubs might prompt Dortmund to reassess their position in the coming months, especially if a suitable offer that meets the club's financial aspirations arrives.

The German star sparked a wave of speculation on Instagram after liking a post in which he appeared wearing a Real Madrid jersey, increasing doubts about his future and the possibility of his move to Santiago Bernabéu.