Will Schlotterbeck extend his stay at BVB? Watzke offers insights | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is fighting for the future of Nico Schlotterbeck. BVB President Hans-Joachim Watzke gives insights into the talks and remains cautiously optimistic.

The future of Nico Schlotterbeck is currently one of the central topics at Borussia Dortmund. The center-back is among the most sought-after defenders on the international market—accordingly, there is great interest in a possible contract extension at BVB.

One thing is clear: Dortmund would very much like to secure their key player for the long term. BVB is working behind the scenes on a solution, but the talks are proving to be challenging. After all, Schlotterbeck’s contract runs until 2027, which gives the club a certain negotiating position, but at the same time also attracts interest from other clubs.

BVB President Hans-Joachim Watzke has now provided insights into the current situation—and also made his personal stance clear. “I would like it to happen really quickly,” the 66-year-old explained to Sky regarding the ongoing talks.

Schlotterbeck’s Future at BVB: Watzke is Optimistic

Watzke is deliberately staying out of the concrete negotiations. He described a scene from the previous week: “Last week I came into the office, and my employees said, Nico Schlotterbeck is here with his agent, and with Sebastian and Lars Ricken.” Although he briefly greeted everyone involved, he then withdrew again. “I do keep a bit of a distance,” he emphasized.

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Despite this distance, the desire for the national player to stay is clearly expressed. Watzke also highlighted the good relationship with the 26-year-old and remains cautiously optimistic: “I am also, as Niko said a few weeks ago, cautiously optimistic.”

Meanwhile, within the club environment, the desire for a timely decision is growing. A possible departure of Schlotterbeck would leave a significant gap both athletically and structurally—a replacement of equal value would be hard to find. Accordingly, the ongoing talks are of great importance for the future of BVB.

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