BVB or Bayern? Matthäus gives clear advice to Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is worried about Nico Schlotterbeck and his sporting future. Lothar Matthäus finds clear words in the transfer debate surrounding the BVB star and gives a clear recommendation.

The future of Nico Schlotterbeck remains one of the most exciting topics around Borussia Dortmund. The central defender is still under contract with BVB, but his contract expires in the summer of 2026 – and a clear commitment to Borussia has yet to be made. At the same time, speculation about a possible move to FC Bayern Munich continues unabated.

In sporting terms, Schlotterbeck is a fixture in Dortmund. Most recently, in the 1-1 draw in Freiburg, the 26-year-old played the full 90 minutes. Nevertheless, his name keeps coming up at the record champions, especially in the event that Dayot Upamecano should leave Bayern. The French international's contract also expires soon, and a decision about his future is still pending.

Lothar Matthäus has now spoken out clearly about the situation – highlighting Schlotterbeck's qualities and giving a clear recommendation. “He is already one of the best central defenders we have in Germany,” the former Bayern pro told Sky. At the same time, Matthäus made it clear that a move to Munich would have to be very carefully considered.

Matthäus warns BVB star Schlotterbeck about Bayern move

From the 64-year-old's point of view, much depends on Upamecano. “If Upamecano stays – with Tah – then it will be very difficult for Nico Schlotterbeck to become a regular starter at Bayern,” Matthäus warned. For the BVB star, the situation at the record champions could quickly become complicated.

What Matthäus finds especially incomprehensible is why Schlotterbeck has not yet responded to Dortmund's contract offer. “I don't know what Nico is planning. In Dortmund, he has his position,” said the Sky expert, while also speculating about possible alternatives. “Probably still waiting for offers from England,” Matthäus added.

His recommendation is therefore clear: If Bayern Munich extends Upamecano's contract, Matthäus advises against a move to Säbener Straße. “Then I wouldn't necessarily advise Nico to go to Bayern Munich, because then he would be at the back of the queue,” he explained. For Schlotterbeck, according to the German record international, continuity in Dortmund could therefore be the better path.

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