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Real Madrid targets Nico Schlotterbeck amid ongoing transfer strategy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Real Madrid targets Nico Schlotterbeck amid ongoing transfer strategy

Summary

Real Madrid has signed four players ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window, focusing on strengthening their defense. Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate, and Denzel Dumfries have joined the club, but they are still seeking additional reinforcements. Though Josko Gvardiol was initially a target, he may renew his contract with Manchester City. Instead, Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck remains a primary candidate, having recently signed a renewal with a €50 million release clause while expressing interest in a potential move to Real Madrid.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid has signed four new players so far this summer.
•Three signings are focused on defense, including Cucurella and Konate.
•Schlotterbeck holds a €50 million release clause in his new contract.
•Dortmund is searching for a replacement if Schlotterbeck leaves.
•Gvardiol's situation is uncertain as he nears a renewal with Manchester City.

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11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid continue defensive rebuild as €50m centre-back waits in the wings

What they're saying

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Even though there are still several days left till the start of the 2026 summer transfer window, Real Madrid have already signed 4 new players, that is, as many as they did in the whole of the last su...
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