BVB close to mega-deal for Schlotterbeck, only one detail missing | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are on the verge of extending Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract. Only one final detail is still missing for BVB to pull off the coup.

The breakthrough in the contract talks between Borussia Dortmund and Nico Schlotterbeck has apparently been made. As both Sky and BILD report, BVB and the centre-back’s management have reached an agreement on all key points regarding a contract extension. That means a long-term partnership is close to being finalized – only the national team player’s final signature is still missing.

According to Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg, a new deal running until the summer of 2031 is planned. In addition to a significant salary increase, it is also set to include a release clause that would come into effect from 2027. BILD had previously already reported a breakthrough in the negotiations on March 16 and mentions a fixed transfer fee of around €60 million.

For Schlotterbeck, the extension would also mean a huge financial leap. Including bonus payments, he could reportedly earn up to €14 million per year in the future, making him one of the top earners in the squad. At the same time, he would secure the longest contract term of any current BVB professional.

BVB make breakthrough in Schlotterbeck talks

One key point in the negotiations: the competition has apparently pulled out. According to Plettenberg, both Liverpool FC and Real Madrid are no longer in the race for the defender.

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Confidence is also growing within the club. BVB advisor Matthias Sammer recently said on a Sky show: “I’m convinced, though not based on knowledge, I’m just throwing it out there …”. The new sporting director, Ole Book, who only recently took office, is also already involved and said at his unveiling: “Of course I’m aware of the situation. I’ve already messaged Nico, and we’ll speak soon. But after three and a half hours in the job, I don’t want to comment on it in any more detail yet.”

The final round of talks is scheduled for early April, when Book will sit at the table actively for the first time. Meanwhile, Schlotterbeck is currently away with the German national team and was most recently on the pitch in the spectacular 4-3 win in Switzerland. Everything therefore points to an agreement being reached soon. BVB have taken the decisive step – now all that is missing is the 26-year-old’s own approval to finally bring the transfer saga to an end.

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