BVB signal from Nmecha: will Schlotterbeck follow suit? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund sends a clear message with Felix Nmecha's contract extension. Does this also impact Nico Schlotterbeck's future at BVB?

The future of Nico Schlotterbeck remains one of the defining topics at Borussia Dortmund. While discussions about the vice-captain's stay have been ongoing for months, a teammate has now set the record straight: Felix Nmecha has prematurely extended his contract until 2030 – and this could also influence the defender's decision.

Internally, the extension is seen as an important signal. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, Nmecha's clear commitment to BVB could even have direct effects on Schlotterbeck's future. His stay is perceived "as a major signal, both internally and externally." At the same time, this development underscores the current strategy of Dortmund's management: while key players are being secured, the club is consistently parting ways with other players – a course that significantly shapes the current squad planning.

The national player himself makes no secret of his desire for a shared future with Schlotterbeck. "I believe we both want to win as much as possible. We naturally have a very, very good relationship. Hopefully, it will continue and go well," said Nmecha, clearly positioning himself.

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Personally, the 25-year-old feels at home in Dortmund. "It wasn't a long process for me. We've talked a lot about it. I feel very comfortable here," he explained after signing his contract.

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While Nmecha takes the lead, Schlotterbeck remains in the decision-making phase. The defense chief is consulting intensively with his closest circle, especially with his brother Keven, who is considered an important advisor. "We talk a lot about the topic. I keep asking if there's anything new," he said about the ongoing discussions. In the end, however, Schlotterbeck's own feeling will be decisive.

Both sportingly and strategically, much depends on this personnel decision for BVB. The club has presented the national player with a long-term offer, while other clubs are enticing him with prospects of titles. What is clear: the time for weighing options is coming to an end. Nmecha's extension could be a decisive factor – as a signal of ambition and an argument for continuity. Whether it will be enough to persuade Schlotterbeck to stay remains open for now.

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