Will Schlotterbeck extend? BVB eyeing a very special solution | OneFootball

After intensive contract talks with Nico Schlotterbeck, Borussia Dortmund remains confident of securing the defensive leader for the long term. The BVB is even prepared to find a “very special solution” for the national player.

Borussia Dortmund continues to work intensively on a contract extension with Nico Schlotterbeck. The club’s management is confident of binding the sought-after central defender to the club for the long term—even though interest from international top clubs like Real Madrid is making the negotiations more difficult.

Carsten Cramer, Managing Director for Marketing and Sales at BVB, is optimistic that an agreement can be reached. “I remain confident. And Nico also doesn’t give me the feeling that this confidence is unfounded,” he explained in an interview with Bild Sport. Internally, the national player is considered an important part of the club’s sporting future and one of the leaders who are meant to shape the club.

To keep the defensive chief, Borussia Dortmund is apparently willing to accommodate him within its means. “We know our framework and won’t do anything crazy, even though we are of course prepared to find a very special solution for Nico,” Cramer emphasized.

BVB presents Schlotterbeck with an attractive contract offer

However, he did not want to disclose details about the financial offers. What is clear, though, is that the club has presented the player with an attractive package. “We have presented him with attractive figures. But I don’t want to elaborate on that publicly, because I don’t think that’s appropriate.”

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Regardless of the ongoing contract talks, Schlotterbeck continues to underline his importance on the pitch as well. His mentality and ambition are especially valued in Dortmund. “I really like Nico and his ambition. These are the players we want to play for BVB,” said Cramer, referring to the defender’s role as a figure of identification.

Sportingly, BVB recently had to accept a minor setback. The 2-2 draw at RB Leipzig cost them important points in the title race with FC Bayern. Nevertheless, the club’s management remains calm and sees the team on a good path. “If someone had told me that after 23 games we would have 52 points—respect,” said Cramer. At the same time, he acknowledges the strength of the competition: “I can’t help it that Bayern play such good football, they’re simply outstanding. You just have to recognize that.”

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