Bayern? Real? These clubs can trigger Schlotterbeck clause | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund have extended Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract – but a controversial release clause is causing debate. Only three top clubs can make a move for the BVB star, and the deadline expires earlier than expected.

Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract extension at Borussia Dortmund is now a done deal – but it comes at a price. To finalize the agreement after tough and lengthy negotiations, BVB had to grant the centre-back a release clause that already takes effect this summer and is causing quite a stir.

According to Sport Bild, the clause is clearly limited: only three international top clubs can activate it at all. Real Madrid and Liverpool are definitely among them, while the third club has not yet been publicly revealed. It could possibly be Barcelona, but that has not been confirmed. What is clear, however, is this: a move to Bayern Munich is excluded under this clause.

The timing aspect is also noteworthy. According to Sport Bild, the exit option does not remain valid throughout the entire summer transfer window, but already expires in mid-July – specifically likely around the final of this year’s World Cup on 19 July. That means interested clubs would have to act quickly.

Possible Schlotterbeck departure? BVB working with a clear timeframe

For Dortmund, this creates a key advantage: in the event of a departure, there would still be a window of several weeks before the Bundesliga starts at the end of August to look specifically for a replacement. According to the report, the fixed transfer fee is between €50 million and €60 million. A sum that would at least give BVB financial room to respond to a possible loss.

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Nevertheless, the clause is causing unrest around the club. The fact that Schlotterbeck insisted on an immediately valid release option did not go down well with many fans – the defender was even booed in the stadium recently. At the same time, the agreement also shows that without this escape route, an extension with the 26-year-old would likely never have happened.

For Schlotterbeck himself, the summer could now become a major stage. Especially in the context of the World Cup, he has the chance to put himself in the shop window for a move. Whether one of the three eligible clubs will actually make a move, however, remains open – and with it, whether the clause will be activated at all.

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