Real Madrid rules out transfer for Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Real Madrid's pursuit of a new centre-back has shifted focus as they rule out a move for Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck. Club sources indicated that injury concerns, following Schlotterbeck’s recent ankle injury during the FIFA World Cup, played a significant role in the decision. The German defender is expected to be sidelined for about two months, impacting his availability for Real Madrid's upcoming season. Manager Jose Mourinho had sought defensive reinforcements, but with Schlotterbeck no longer in contention, the club is shifting attention to other potential targets, including Tomas Araujo.
- •Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out as a transfer target for Real Madrid.
- •Schlotterbeck sustained an ankle injury during the FIFA World Cup.
- •He is expected to miss two months, impacting La Liga availability.
- •Jose Mourinho continues to seek defensive reinforcements.
- •Real Madrid may consider alternative candidates like Tomas Araujo.
- 9:03 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid drop Nico Schlotterbeck from transfer shortlist
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Just in: Real Madrid rule out move for Borussia Dortmund defender
"Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck has been dropped from Real Madrid’s summer transfer shortlist, according to The Athletic.Following the injury he suffered at the World Cup with Germa...
"Real Madrid’s search for a new centre-back has taken another turn, with Nico Schlotterbeck no longer considered a realistic option for the Spanish giants.According to The Athletic, club sources have...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 9:03 AMReal Madrid drop Nico Schlotterbeck from transfer shortlist
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck has been dropped from Real Madrid’s summer transfer shortlist, according to The Athletic.Following the injury he suffered at the World Cup with Germa...
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 8:00 AMJust in: Real Madrid rule out move for Borussia Dortmund defender
Real Madrid’s search for a new centre-back has taken another turn, with Nico Schlotterbeck no longer considered a realistic option for the Spanish giants.According to The Athletic, club sources have...
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