Will he stay or go? BVB discuss the Schlotterbeck saga | OneFootball

After a long wait, BVB continues to hope for a decision from Nico Schlotterbeck. Despite Bayern's interest, sports director Sebastian Kehl remains optimistic.

Borussia Dortmund is still working on extending Nico Schlotterbeck's contract beyond 2027, but a decision is still pending. Sports director Sebastian Kehl emphasized once again that the club must remain patient but still sees itself in a good position. "We hope that the decision will be positive. But it is not yet time," Kehl told the Ruhr Nachrichten.

The central defender is deeply considering his future. According to Kehl, the emotional connection to the club also plays a significant role: "I know that Nico is giving it a lot of thought, that he is very attached to this club, that this club is very important to him." The ongoing negotiations include a salary increase and a possible release clause. BVB is striving to create the right conditions for the 25-year-old: "We are trying to create a framework that offers Schlotti an attractive environment," said Kehl.

FC Bayern reportedly still keen on BVB star Schlotterbeck

Additional dynamics are provided by the interest of other top clubs. In addition to Real Madrid and Manchester City, FC Bayern is particularly interested in Schlotterbeck—a topic that remains present in the background. Whether the Munich club will actually take action could depend on how the extension talks with Dayot Upamecano develop. According to information from Sport Bild, Schlotterbeck does not fundamentally rule out a move to Munich, partly because the chances of winning titles are greater there and part of his family are Bayern fans.

Recently, a viral video caused a stir, in which Schlotterbeck seemingly refused to shake hands with Kehl at the BVB members' meeting. However, Kehl immediately downplayed the situation: "Everything is okay, there are no problems. A lot has been interpreted into it." The scene has no impact on the contract talks.

Despite all the open questions, Kehl remains optimistic: "In the end, he wants to be successful and compete for titles—that's what we all want." A decision may still take some time, but BVB is determined to do everything possible, both sportingly and economically, to keep their defensive leader.

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