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Liverpool and Real Madrid part of trio that can trigger Schlotterbeck's summer release clause
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Nico Schlotterbeck has a release clause of €50–60 million that can be activated this summer, despite recently extending his contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2031. Liverpool and Real Madrid are among the three clubs that can trigger this clause.
Liverpool and Real Madrid part of trio that can trigger Schlotterbeck's summer release clause
Nico Schlotterbeck recently signed a long-term contract extension with Borussia Dortmund running until 2031, but he could still potentially leave the club as early as this summer.
The German centre-back has a release clause worth €50–60 million for the upcoming summer window, which was inserted into the deal and – according to Sport Bild – can be activated by three sides before it expires in July.
The report states that Liverpool FC and Real Madrid are two of those clubs, while the third has not been named.
Earlier, Sky Germany also reported that Real Madrid were among the sides capable of triggering the clause.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund supporters expressed frustration over the clause at the weekend, booing Nico Schlotterbeck when the starting lineup was announced ahead of Saturday’s 0-1 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.
Q&A
Which clubs can activate Nico Schlotterbeck's release clause this summer?
Liverpool and Real Madrid are two of the three clubs that can activate Nico Schlotterbeck's release clause this summer.
What is the amount of Nico Schlotterbeck's release clause?
Nico Schlotterbeck's release clause is worth between €50 and €60 million.