Extension or farewell? Schlotterbeck’s brother sheds light on BVB future | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund continues to fight for a contract extension with Nico Schlotterbeck. Brother Keven talks about family discussions and reveals how intensely the future of the BVB star is being debated.

Will Nico Schlotterbeck stay with Borussia Dortmund long-term, or could the center-back leave the club in the summer? The future of the national player continues to be a topic of conversation—even within his own family. Over the weekend, Schlotterbeck faced his brother Keven, who plays for Augsburg, during Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 victory over FC Augsburg. After the match, the 28-year-old remained in Dortmund. Together with their father Marc, a family discussion about the future of the BVB professional reportedly took place.

The brothers share a particularly close relationship. For Nico, Keven Schlotterbeck is not only a brother but also an important advisor in career decisions. Accordingly, the topic is currently being discussed intensely internally. “We talk a lot about the topic,” Keven explained to BILD.

The Augsburg professional closely follows the developments around the contract talks at BVB. “I keep asking if there’s anything new. But I am only in an advisory role,” he further stated. The final decision ultimately lies with the Dortmund defender himself.

Will Nico Schlotterbeck stay with BVB long-term?

Nico Schlotterbeck has also hinted that his family plays an important role in the decision. “I am in talks with Dortmund. And at some point, I will make a fundamental decision with my dad and Keven.”

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The 26-year-old's contract in Dortmund runs until 2027. The BVB officials want to keep the center-back long-term and see him as a central figure for the future of the team. A corresponding offer with improved conditions is said to already be on the table. Nevertheless, an agreement has not yet been reached.

According to media reports, Schlotterbeck wants to wait and see if an international top club might express interest in the summer. The national player is repeatedly linked with Real Madrid, but a concrete offer has yet to materialize. While Dortmund officials are pushing for a timely decision, Schlotterbeck is apparently taking the necessary time. In the end, as his brother already said, both the head and the gut feeling are likely to decide the future.

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