Borussia Dortmund → Real Madrid · Summer 2026

It did not happen
last read 11% before it was settled
  1. Rumoured
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  2. Talks
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  3. Agreement
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  4. Medical
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  5. Done
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Catch me up

  1. 19 Junfirst@TEAMtalk: Nico Schlotterbeck wants to join Real Madrid, not Liverpool
  2. 30 JunDenial@FabrizioRomano: Nico Schlotterbeck was never close or in talks to join Real Madrid this summer
  3. 30 JunJoined by @FabrizioRomano
  4. 22 JulJoined by @MirrorFootball

What was actually said

3 posts in 3 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Denied outright

Denialone report

🚨❌ Nico Schlotterbeck was never close or in talks to join Real Madrid this summer. One of the names discussed at centre back but sales are still needed + now injured. Raúl Asencio, still considered for sale. 🎥➕ https://t.co/E6zCURRA4q https://t.co/dkN6qoW6tC

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Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutralone report

Real Madrid have 'shortlisted' Nico Schlotterbeck, who's been heavily linked with Liverpool 🔴 More ⤵️ https://t.co/7cYEUhAucU https://t.co/4QFHkwHwU4

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Reported as a live interest

Advancingone report

🔴 Nico Schlotterbeck wants to join Real Madrid, not Liverpool, according to the Spanish media https://t.co/Bq8FPz4vGt #LFC #RMCF

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Why it read 11% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+12
Competing destinationshe cannot sign for two clubs
−1
3 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
11%

Each report is weighted by how often its source has been right.

Probability over time

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