Bayern lying in wait: new twist in the Schlotterbeck saga | OneFootball

Nico Schlotterbeck is considered a potential transfer target for FC Bayern. However, Borussia Dortmund would like to keep their defensive leader, which is why the bosses there are prepared to take drastic measures.

As several media outlets have consistently reported, Bayern are actively pursuing the signing of BVB defender Nico Schlotterbeck. This interest has even already been officially communicated to the German international.

On the other hand, his club Borussia Dortmund is determined to extend his contract. His current contract runs until the summer of 2027. To reach an agreement, a release clause in Schlotterbeck’s new contract with Borussia is quite conceivable, as Sky has revealed.

When asked about this, sporting director Sebastian Kehl told the pay-TV broadcaster: “It’s well known that, in my role, I’m generally not a big fan of release clauses. I also always fight for players who fully commit themselves to the club and don’t think about what comes next.”

Kehl remains relaxed

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Even though, alongside FC Bayern, several other top European clubs are also considering signing Schlotterbeck, Kehl remains relaxed regarding the extension of his defensive leader’s contract. They are “very early in the process” and will “try to find a fair path together and then make a decision at some point.”

If this path includes a release clause, a move to Munich would at least become less likely in the short term. In any case, a transfer of Schlotterbeck primarily depends on what happens with Dayot Upamecano. The Frenchman is also in high demand and is negotiating a new contract. Curiously, for the 27-year-old, a release clause could also become the sticking point.

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