Will Schlotterbeck extend his stay at BVB? Hummels shares his thoughts | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund still hopes for a contract extension with Nico Schlotterbeck. Now, former BVB star Mats Hummels speaks openly about the defender’s pivotal decision.

During his first appearance as an expert at Dortmund’s stadium since his farewell match in August, Mats Hummels spoke extensively about Nico Schlotterbeck’s future. He provided remarkable insights into the defender’s situation. Before the Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and FC Villarreal (4:0), Hummels commented from the sidelines. There, the former BVB defensive chief lavishly praised his former partner in central defense.

Schlotterbeck is “a world-class center-back” in his eyes, Hummels said, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming contract decision: “This will be a four- or five-year contract. That’s a big decision. It has to be right.” The national player will turn 26 in a few days and is still under contract until 2027. Nevertheless, there have been months of speculation about his future.

Hummels sees numerous options for his successor in defense: “I think many doors are open to him, judging by the center-back market and his performances.” At the same time, he reminded everyone that Schlotterbeck feels at home in Dortmund: “I know he loves it here. But he is incredibly ambitious and wants to have a perspective, to be able to win here, to play great football here, maybe even take a ride around Borsigplatz one day.”

BVB Sporting Director Kehl Talks About Contract Negotiations with Schlotterbeck

The 2014 World Cup winner also drew parallels to his own move to FC Bayern in 2016: The situation “reminds me a lot of myself,” Hummels said. Back then, he was also highly sought after and had to make a similarly far-reaching decision.

BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl also commented on the Schlotterbeck situation. The club is holding intensive talks and wants to offer the defender a clear perspective: “We’d really like to keep Schlotti, because he is a very, very important player and also an important character for this club.” Nevertheless, Kehl also emphasized the uncertainties of the business: “Sometimes players leave clubs, for whatever reasons, and maybe move on.”

While Dortmund is still struggling for consistency on the pitch, Schlotterbeck remains a central figure in BVB’s planning despite all the uncertainties. Whether he will extend his contract long-term or seek the next step in his career remains open for now.

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