"The Catalan giants sold their only left-footed centre-back - Inigo Martinez - this summer, choosing to save the money that would've gone to his salary and to bring in some extra cash, believing the squad department to possess sufficient cover for the upcoming challenges. However, it appears they now regret that they hadn't taken into account the fact that it left them without a specific-profile player."
"Schlotterbeck fits that profile, and with his current contract set to enter its final year at the end of this season, Barcelona obviously feel the time has come for them to act if they want the 25-year-old Germany international in their ranks. Whether they make their move in January or the summer, remains to be seen. Schlotterbeck joined Dortmund for €20million in January 2022 from Freiburg."
"He's made a total of 128 appearances for the Black-and-Yellow, scoring six goals and producing 16 assists. He missed the start of the season through a meniscus problem and subsequent fitness buildup, but he played the full 90 minutes in the last three Bundesliga games for Niko Kovac's side."
Barcelona sold their only left-footed centre-back, Inigo Martinez, this summer to save his salary and raise cash while believing the squad had sufficient cover. The club now regrets lacking a specific-profile left-footed central defender. Barcelona are preparing to increase interest in Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, whose contract enters its final year at the end of the season. The club may act in January or in the summer. Schlotterbeck joined Dortmund for €20 million in January 2022 from Freiburg and has made 128 appearances, scoring six goals and providing 16 assists. He missed the start of the season with a meniscus problem but has played the full 90 minutes in the last three Bundesliga games.
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