Are Bayern eyeing up Schlotterbeck? The Dortmund star responds himself | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund hopes that Nico Schlotterbeck will extend his contract. The defensive star has now commented on the ongoing Bayern rumors.

For weeks, there has been speculation that FC Bayern wants to strengthen its defense next summer—and one name keeps coming up: Nico Schlotterbeck. The Borussia Dortmund center-back has long been linked with the Munich club. Now, for the first time, the national player has commented on the rumors himself—albeit cautiously.

“I actually can't say anything about that,” Schlotterbeck explained at the German national team's press conference ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland. A clear denial was missing. Fans on social media are already interpreting his silence as a tacit admission: “He didn’t deny it” or “He didn’t refute anything” are currently circulating widely.

The defender’s contract with BVB runs until 2027, but according to reports, he already has a ready-to-sign extension offer on the table. However, Schlotterbeck is taking his time to weigh all his options—which is fueling further speculation about a possible move. According to media reports, Bayern sees him as a potential successor to Dayot Upamecano, whose contract expires in summer 2026.

BVB star Schlotterbeck responds cautiously to Bayern interest

When asked about his previous connection to Julian Nagelsmann, the 25-year-old also remained open. The current national coach had already wanted to sign him during his time as Bayern coach: Before his move from Freiburg to Dortmund, the center-back was on Munich’s radar, but at the time he consciously chose BVB.

Schlotterbeck said: “Yes, apparently not close enough. No, I’ve known Julian for a while now. At first, he didn’t nominate me for a long time until the Euros. But it’s a kind of appreciation that after such a long time, after six months, he nominated me directly after two games. Working with him is easy. Because he tells you what he wants. The player tries to implement that. I always try to give my best. And he also accompanied me for a long time during rehab, always asking how I was doing. The appreciation is great. On both sides. I’m happy that he now relies on me a lot.”

While Borussia Dortmund hopes for a contract extension soon, Nico Schlotterbeck remains calm and keeps all his options open.

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