Will Schlotterbeck and Süle stay at Dortmund? Kehl gives contract update | OneFootball

After recent developments at BVB, the future of Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle remains uncertain. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl gives a clear statement on the current status of the talks.

At Borussia Dortmund, the future of the two central defenders Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle is still unresolved. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has now confirmed that while there are talks, no decision has been made yet.

The situation is especially open with Schlotterbeck. The national player is under contract until 2027, but negotiations are ongoing regarding a possible extension. Kehl made it clear on Sky that a breakthrough is not currently in sight: “We are in talks, but we are not at a point where I can announce anything or that we will have something in the next few days.” The BVB sporting director also did not want to commit to a short-term agreement and made it clear: “We have no news to report—neither today nor tomorrow.”

The situation is being closely monitored externally. TV expert Lothar Matthäus sees Schlotterbeck in a comfortable position. “He has time and no pressure. He knows that Dortmund would like to keep him, but of course he will check out all other options and try to present himself as well as possible,” explained the record national player.

Süle’s contract is expiring: Future at BVB still uncertain

Matthäus does not expect a fixed deadline for a decision; rather, the situation could develop over a longer period.

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In addition to the contract situation, the current sporting situation is also adding extra tension. Dortmund recently had to do without several defenders, including Schlotterbeck, who was sidelined due to muscle problems. Kehl expressed cautious optimism regarding his return, but emphasized: “We’ll have to wait and see, it’s going to be close.” Especially given the tense personnel situation in defense, an early return of the 26-year-old would be of great importance for BVB.

The future of Niklas Süle, whose contract expires in the summer, is even more unclear. A decision is still pending here as well, as Kehl confirmed: “No decision has been made yet.” At the same time, the sporting director underlined the importance of the defender for the current phase of the season and added: “Right now, we need every player who is available.” Thus, Borussia Dortmund’s defensive planning remains open for the time being.

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