Decision by end of January? Nico Schlotterbeck expected to make choice soon | OneFootball

While Aaron Anselmino will miss the season opener on Friday at Eintracht Frankfurt due to muscular problems and Ramy Bensebaini is still away at the Africa Cup with Algeria, Nico Schlotterbeck is firmly planned for Borussia Dortmund’s back three. However, it remains uncertain how long BVB will be able to count on the national player.

For months, Dortmund’s management has been working to extend Schlotterbeck’s contract, which runs until 2027, on a long-term basis. They see the 26-year-old defender as the face of BVB’s future and the designated captain. However, Schlotterbeck is still hesitating with his decision, although it is now expected that he won’t keep the club waiting much longer.

Talks at the Training Camp

According to Sky, Schlotterbeck is expected to decide on Dortmund’s extension offer by the end of January. If the 23-time national player does not accept the offer, there are many indications that he could be sold as early as this summer. There should be no shortage of interested parties, though it remains to be seen whether a club from the very top tier of European football will come forward with a concrete offer.

The Dortmund offer, which would make Schlotterbeck one of the club’s top earners, is already on the table along with all the details and is not expected to change significantly. Nevertheless, according to Sky, further talks are planned at the training camp in Marbella, where Schlotterbeck is to be convinced to stay at BVB for the long term.

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