Spanish Media: Real Madrid Plans to Sign Rodri + Schlotterbeck for 100 Million Euros This Summer

Real Madrid's performance this season has been notably underwhelming, with a 4-point deficit behind Barcelona in La Liga, making it probable they will finish another season without silverware. A recent report from Spanish media outlet Radioestadio, by journalist Alberto Pereiro, states that Real Madrid intends to allocate 100 million euros this summer to acquire two players: Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City and German defender Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund.

The journalist indicated that Real Madrid will have a transfer budget of 100 million euros for the summer window, which could be increased through player sales. The club's primary targets are Rodri and Schlotterbeck. Signing Rodri is aimed at bolstering midfield control, while acquiring Schlotterbeck is intended to enhance the defensive line's solidity and stability. Previous target Matthijs de Ligt, who was involved in a "racist slur" controversy, is considered somewhat lacking in physicality and is not seen as a suitable long-term starting center-back for Real Madrid.

Rodri is currently 29 years old, stands 1.91 meters tall, is right-footed, and can play as a defensive midfielder or central midfielder. His market value on Transfermarkt is estimated at 75 million euros, and his contract runs until 2027, meaning he will enter the final year of his deal after this season. He has not yet reached a renewal agreement with Manchester City. Some reports suggest Manchester City has set a price tag of 60 million euros for Rodri; if the player chooses not to renew, the club would opt to sell him this summer.

Nico Schlotterbeck is 26 years old, stands 1.91 meters tall, is right-footed, and can play as a center-back or left-back. His market value on Transfermarkt is estimated at 55 million euros, with a contract until 2027, placing him in the final year of his deal after this season. Borussia Dortmund has presented a contract extension offer, but Schlotterbeck has been hesitant. Dortmund's elimination from the Champions League playoffs and their loss to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga's Der Klassiker, which effectively ended their title hopes, have fueled Schlotterbeck's desire to join a bigger club to compete for more honors. Dortmund has set a price tag of 70 million euros for him, and the player is interested in a move to Real Madrid.