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Real Madrid faces uncertainty over €50m defender after World Cup injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:50 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Real Madrid faces uncertainty over €50m defender after World Cup injury

Summary

Real Madrid is pursuing Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck amid concerns over an injury he sustained while playing for Germany in the World Cup 2026. The injury could sideline Schlotterbeck for two months, complicating his potential transfer, which has a release clause set to expire on July 31. Real Madrid has already signed three defenders this summer but is looking for additional reinforcements. The club faces challenges in acquiring other targets Ruben Dias and Alessandro Bastoni, who are deemed too expensive or unavailable. Schlotterbeck's injury raises doubts about his recovery and the viability of the transfer as the deadline approaches.

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Status Watch

•Nico Schlotterbeck suffers a two-month injury during World Cup 2026.
•Real Madrid has signed three new defenders but seeks another center-back.
•The defender's €50 million release clause expires on July 31.
•Ruben Dias and Alessandro Bastoni are unlikely transfer targets due to costs.
•Schlotterbeck's recovery timeline adds uncertainty to Real Madrid's plans.

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What they're saying

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Despite having added three new defenders to their team this summer, i.e., Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries, Real Madrid are still looking to add another center-back into their team...
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