Will Schlotterbeck extend his stay at BVB? Insider gives clear prediction | OneFootball

Is Nico Schlotterbeck on the verge of extending his contract with Borussia Dortmund? After his strong comeback, BVB insiders are making a clear prediction.

Borussia Dortmund can breathe a sigh of relief: defensive leader Nico Schlotterbeck is back on the pitch after his meniscus tear and immediately showed his quality again in the 1-0 home win against VfL Wolfsburg. 175 days after his injury, the 25-year-old celebrated a comeback over the full 90 minutes—a sign of how important he is for Dortmund’s defense. “You can see how important he is for stabilizing this defense,” praised coach Niko Kovac after the match.

He also received plenty of recognition from his teammates: “He played an outstanding game, didn’t let anything slip. We’re very, very happy that he’s back on the pitch now,” said fellow defender Waldemar Anton. Schlotterbeck himself expressed his happiness about his return: “I worked hard for this for six months. Of course, it’s wonderful how the fans welcomed me.”

While his sporting comeback has been successful, contract talks are now coming into focus. Schlotterbeck is currently under contract until 2027, but the signs for an extension are good. BVB insider Patrick Berger explained on the Sky podcast Auffe Süd: “This is actually a done deal. They just put it on the back burner a bit during the injury.”

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He emphasized that the player, his agent, and the club management have already been in regular contact: “Of course, they’ve always been in touch, also with Björn Etzel—Schlotterbeck’s agent—as well as Sebastian Kehl, Lars Ricken, and the player. I don’t think it will take much longer now. It’s going to happen.”

A significant salary increase also seems possible: reportedly, Schlotterbeck could earn around ten million euros per year—twice as much as he currently makes. This would send a clear signal to the competition and tie this figure of identification to the club for the long term.

Given his performance, the appreciation within the team, and the positive feedback from fans and experts, a contract extension is anything but surprising. Nico Schlotterbeck himself remains focused: “We’ve often been chasing from behind, and now it’s important to keep up with Bayern. That’s why I came here and that’s what we’re working for.”

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