BVB’s chances grow? Liverpool back away from signing Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

During the round of 16 exit in the DFB-Pokal against Bayer Leverkusen, Nico Schlotterbeck did not have his best day. The central defender made uncharacteristic passing errors, won only 50 percent of his duels, and unnecessarily ran towards guest goalkeeper Mark Flekken before the decisive goal, leaving a gap in defense. Nevertheless, Schlotterbeck is highly valued at Borussia Dortmund and is intended to become the long-term face of the club.

The chances that BVB can make the extension of Schlotterbeck's contract, which runs until 2027 and has been discussed for months, appealing seem at least not to have diminished. This is because one of the biggest competitors in the race for the 26-year-old, FC Liverpool, does not seem to be pushing for a signing at the moment.

BVB Ready for Improvements

According to a report by "Sport Bild," the Reds' management, who had previously even discussed a winter transfer for Schlotterbeck, have temporarily stepped back from making an offer. The German national player is currently not a top priority for the struggling English champions—though this could change, and with other top foreign clubs and FC Bayern Munich frequently mentioned as interested parties, Dortmund continues to worry about Schlotterbeck.

BVB, however, is leaving no stone unturned to convince Schlotterbeck to sign until 2030 and is reportedly ready to improve their initial offer, according to "Sport Bild." This would mean Schlotterbeck would earn more than ten million euros per season.

Elsewhere, the earning potential would hardly be less, so the financial aspect is unlikely to be the deciding factor. Rather, Schlotterbeck is focused on achieving the greatest possible sporting success and ultimately winning titles. The recent cup exit could indeed play a role in these considerations.

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