BVB star Schlotterbeck to Bayern? Matthäus fuels speculation | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund’s defensive leader Nico Schlotterbeck could soon transfer to FC Bayern. Lothar Matthäus is fueling further speculation with his comments about possible talks.

The rumors surrounding Nico Schlotterbeck continue to gain momentum. The Borussia Dortmund center-back is once again being linked with a possible move to FC Bayern. RTL expert and record national player Lothar Matthäus is stoking the rumor mill.

“Then perhaps with Schlotterbeck, you have someone in reserve you can approach,” Matthäus told RTL/sport.de. He added: “I also believe that perhaps there has already been one or two contacts or conversations.”

Schlotterbeck, who moved from SC Freiburg to BVB in 2022 for 20 million euros, is still under contract with his current club until 2027. Nevertheless, Dortmund is working on an early extension. According to reports, the new contract offer is said to include, among other things, a salary increase and the prospect of a leadership role in the team. The captaincy could also become a topic in the long term. The BVB defensive chief responded cautiously to the Bayern rumors: “I actually can’t say anything about that.”

BVB Star Schlotterbeck: Matthäus Hints at Initial Talks with Bayern

While BVB is wrestling with the defender’s future, FC Bayern’s focus is on Dayot Upamecano. The 26-year-old, who forms the central defense together with new signing Jonathan Tah, is facing contract negotiations. Matthäus explained: “They won’t accommodate the player at any price. But these are market prices, and if the market prices are right for FC Bayern, then of course they want to extend with Upamecano.”

Bayern would apparently consider Schlotterbeck if an extension with Upamecano proves difficult. Matthäus also emphasized that the Dortmund defender is “in demand,” “not just in the Bundesliga, but probably also at many clubs in the Premier League.”

For Nico Schlotterbeck himself, a pivotal decision could be looming in the coming months—both in sporting and financial terms. The first direct encounter between his current club and the potential suitors is symbolic: On Saturday evening, BVB faces FC Bayern.

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