Spurs not keen right now – Nico Schlotterbeck not a priority for Barcelona | OneFootball

With a strong performance and the goal to make it 2-0 against TSG Hoffenheim, Nico Schlotterbeck delivered the perfect response to his weaker showing in the previous cup exit against Bayer Leverkusen. Meanwhile, the future of the central defender—who is set to become the face of Borussia Dortmund for years to come—remains uncertain.

Several top international clubs are rumored to be interested in Schlotterbeck, who has so far hesitated to accept BVB’s offer to extend his current contract, which runs until 2027, by another three years. However, there is not yet a single, concrete suitor from Europe’s elite. After recent reports indicated that neither Liverpool FC nor Bayern Munich are currently pushing for a Schlotterbeck signing, the link to FC Barcelona now also appears to be much less hot than previously assumed.

At Barca, finding Lewandowski’s successor is the priority

Although Schlotterbeck has a good relationship with Barca coach Hans-Dieter Flick, it seems that beyond the coach, there isn’t full conviction in Barcelona. According to a report from “Sky,” there are said to be certain internal reservations among the Catalans regarding the 26-year-old. In any case, a prerequisite for signing Schlotterbeck would likely be that Ronald Araujo, another central defender with a highly paid contract, leaves the club first to free up financial resources.

In principle, FC Barcelona is indeed on the lookout for a left-footed central defender, which would make Schlotterbeck a good fit for their profile, but the position does not appear to be a top priority for the Catalans. Instead, the main focus is on finding a new top-class center forward to succeed Robert Lewandowski. The 36-year-old still scores fairly reliably, but Barca nevertheless wants to rejuvenate its attack at center forward.

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