Schlotterbeck Continues to Be on Real Madrid's Radar Despite Injury

The German defender Nico Schlotterbeck continues to be on Real Madrid's list of interests to strengthen their defense during the upcoming summer transfer window, despite suffering an ankle injury that will sideline him for approximately two months.

Schlotterbeck is 26 years old and is considered one of the strong candidates on the list of defensive options being studied by the Spanish club, alongside Ruben Dias and Alessandro Bastoni, according to Spanish press reports.

The Borussia Dortmund defender sustained an injury during his participation in the World Cup, which will not only prevent him from continuing in the tournament but will also sideline him for nearly two months. This has affected his ranking in Real Madrid's priorities, although it hasn't completely ended the club's interest in him.

According to the Spanish newspaper "Marca," the management of Real Madrid is still closely monitoring the player's condition and tracking the progress of his injury, without ruling out the option of signing him if his physical condition improves.

He is expected to be absent until next August, which might make him unprepared for the start of the Spanish league competition, representing an additional negative point in assessing his situation within the club.

If Real Madrid officially moves to sign him, the deal could reach around 50 million euros, especially since his contract with Borussia Dortmund includes a clause allowing him to leave for certain clubs, including the Royal Club.