Media watchLiverpool, Real Madrid boosted in centre-back pursuit by new revelation
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck has been forced to deny a report that he will imminently sign a new contract with the Bundesliga club.
While it doesn’t immediately point to a transfer instead, the door at least remains open for Liverpool or Real Madrid.
Schlotterbeck’s current contract has only one season left after this one and it will be an important time for the 26-year-old Germany international, considered a talented option when some of Europe’s biggest teams are in need of defensive recruitment.
Speculation grew last week in Germany of an extension with Dortmund – potentially for an additional four years up to 2031. But Schlotterbeck took his chance to set the record straight at a national team press conference on Tuesday.
“I’m glad you asked, because I read it in your news today. To be honest, I have to categorically deny it [is close]. Unfortunately, we haven’t reached that point yet,” the player bluntly said.
Full story: Sports Illustrated