Bayern eye up Schlotterbeck – will Dortmund face a Lewandowski repeat? | OneFootball

At FC Bayern, one name is increasingly coming into focus: Nico Schlotterbeck. However, BVB might handle him as they once did with Robert Lewandowski.

As Sky recently reported, Bayern has officially expressed their interest in the Borussia Dortmund center-back. Other top European clubs are also closely monitoring the national player's situation.

Schlotterbeck is under contract with BVB until 2027 but wants to take his time deciding on a possible extension. According to Sport BILD, the 25-year-old wants to make a decision in the new year. Dortmund is eager to secure him long-term – but Bayern is waiting in the wings.

Interestingly, if BVB determines that selling Schlotterbeck would jeopardize their sporting goals, the club might be willing to let Schlotterbeck enter the final year of his contract – similar to the case of Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker moved to Munich on a free transfer in 2014 after Dortmund refused to sell him a year earlier.

Schlotterbeck in FC Bayern's Sights

Photo: IMAGO/Maximilian Koch | Photo: IMAGO/Maximilian Koch,

Bayern is looking for reinforcements in central defense, as the future of Dayot Upamecano – whose contract with FCB expires in the summer – and that of Minjae Kim is still uncertain.

Schlotterbeck, known for his strong left foot, excellent playmaking, and tackling prowess, is considered an ideal candidate for Bayern's defense. Particularly, the combination with national team colleague Jonathan Tah could be seen as a potential dream solution for the record champions.

This is also the view of Lothar Matthäus, who stated in his Sky column that Schlotterbeck is "a player who fits into this environment." The record national player predicts: "Bayern will engage with Schlotterbeck – he is a thoroughbred footballer who wants titles."

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