Extension or exit? BVB star Schlotterbeck drops clear hint | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is fighting to keep defensive leader Nico Schlotterbeck. Despite interest from Bayern, there is new hope for a contract extension at BVB.

Nico Schlotterbeck is facing a pivotal decision in his career. The 25-year-old still has a contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2027, but the club is working hard to extend it for the long term. According to information from Sky Sport, the central defender already has a new offer on the table: an extension until 2030 with a significantly improved salary. Instead of the previous five million euros per year, Schlotterbeck is set to earn at least eight million euros in the future – and even more with bonuses included.

Despite the attractive offer, the national player is still hesitating to sign. According to Sky Sport, the reason is the interest from several top clubs, including FC Bayern. The Munich club is said to be closely monitoring the defender’s situation and is informed through his management. The background: Bayern’s contracts with Dayot Upamecano and Min-jae Kim are expiring, and Schlotterbeck is considered a coveted left-footer – a profile currently rare in Munich. However, there has not yet been any concrete contact between the clubs. FC Liverpool and Real Madrid are also reportedly not showing any serious interest at the moment, according to Sky.

Will Schlotterbeck extend? New hope for BVB

Sporting director Lars Ricken emphasized in Sport Bild that financial aspects are not the only focus in the talks: “It is absolutely his right to plan his future carefully. We respect that. And I believe that salary is not the main issue, but rather the perspective, the trust, and the conviction.” At the same time, Ricken made it clear that BVB remains calm despite the interest from other clubs: “We’re not going to panic. But of course, we don’t want this to drag on forever, and everyone is aware of that.”

According to Sky, Schlotterbeck still tends toward an extension. The central defender feels comfortable in Dortmund, enjoys the club’s trust, and appreciates the atmosphere at Signal Iduna Park.

So, Borussia Dortmund has legitimate hope that their defensive leader will soon make a long-term commitment to the club – even though the poker game around Nico Schlotterbeck is not yet decided.

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