In the current season, FC Barcelona has suffered more from Inigo Martinez’s departure than they may have thought. In addition to being the team’s sole left-footed central defender, the seasoned centre back was a leader on the field and the perfect fit to carry out Hansi Flick’s high-line strategies and offside trap, something the team has recently struggled with.
Furthermore, Barcelona is almost certain to look for a new centre back in 2026 due to Andreas Christensen’s ongoing fitness issues and contract problems. According to Fichajes, Barcelona manager Flick has thus requested that the team make a financial effort to get Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund, a crucial defensive addition.
Flick’s primary objective is the 25-year-old German centre defender, and signs suggest that he may leave the Bundesliga team next summer. As Schlotterbeck approaches the second part of his current contract with Signal Iduna Park, which expires in 2027, rumours concerning his future have been more intense.
Hansi Flick wants Borussia Dortmund star at Barcelona
Fichajes, who gave the most recent information on the matter on Tuesday, claims that. It is generally anticipated that Barcelona would want to add new players to their back line either in January or in the summer of next year.
This is a result of both Andreas Christensen’s contract predicament (which is set to end in 2026) and the continuous uncertainty surrounding Ronald Araújo’s future. Because of this, a shortlist of possible signings has already been created in the capital of Catalunya.
And in the perspective of the previously mentioned Hansi Flick, one name on this list sticks out above the others. The head coach of Barcelona wants to sign Nico Schlotterbeck, a notable player for Dortmund, according to a report from Fichajes.
Schlotterbeck, a German international, is anticipated to leave Signal Iduna Park in the summer of 2027 before his contract expires. Hansi Flick has “explicitly requested” Deco and company to do whatever it takes to get his guy, despite the intense competition for his services.
