Contract extension at BVB? Schlotterbeck speaks out | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund plans to secure Nico Schlotterbeck to the club long-term. The central defender is now making headlines with statements about his potential contract extension.

Nico Schlotterbeck remains a key player at Borussia Dortmund, but his contract extension is apparently not straightforward. The central defender emphasized at the press conference before the Champions League home game against Athletic Bilbao: “I feel comfortable. We have put the talks on the back burner a bit during the injury because I wanted to focus on myself first, give my knee time. But of course, the appreciation is very high on both sides.”

Schlotterbeck was sidelined for almost half a year due to a meniscus tear in his left knee. His return two weeks ago came much earlier than expected, and he showed strong performances in the league games against Wolfsburg (2:0) and Mainz (2:0).

National coach Julian Nagelsmann praised him for the upcoming World Cup qualification matches: “He is definitely in. He has earned it again. He gives us an outstandingly good build-up play, a superb will to win. Finally, a left foot at the back again, which is good for us, which we also need, regardless of the opponent's formation and pressing situation.”

BVB Defense Chief Schlotterbeck Leaves Extension Open for Now

Despite the positive development, Schlotterbeck does not believe in a quick contract extension: “But I think, to be honest, it won't be so soon that I extend my contract. We will now have talks. I will sit down with Sebastian Kehl, make a plan, and then see what comes of it.”

The club management has the extension of the defense chief high on their to-do list. According to Bild, BVB plans to extend Schlotterbeck's contract until 2030 and increase his salary from the current approximately six million euros per season to up to ten million. Additionally, the 25-year-old is considered the hottest candidate for the captaincy from 2026.

While the central defender weighs his future in Dortmund, sporting director Sebastian Kehl is confident that talks will begin soon. Nico Schlotterbeck is thus expected to remain a key player for BVB in the coming years—both on the field and in the club's leadership.

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