BVB star Schlotterbeck to Bayern? Hamann makes a bold prediction | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is anxious about the retention of Nico Schlotterbeck. Dietmar Hamann offers a prognosis on the future of the BVB defense chief and explains under what conditions a move to FC Bayern would be possible.

The emotional appearance of Nico Schlotterbeck after Borussia Dortmund's Champions League draw against FK Bodø/Glimt continues to spark discussions. At the same time, it raises questions about the future of the defender. Particularly, his clear criticism of the substitute players made waves. TV expert Dietmar Hamann evaluates the statements with nuance and also ventures a prognosis about a possible move to FC Bayern.

After the match, Schlotterbeck did not mince words on DAZN: “Some were not aware of how important this was today.” The 26-year-old especially held the players from the bench accountable. Hamann views this statement critically. In his Sky column, he explained: “The clear words from Nico Schlotterbeck, criticizing the substitute players like that, is not something a player should do.” According to Hamann, such statements could be dangerous because “the team should not be divided by such statements.”

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The timing of the outburst is also explosive due to ongoing contract negotiations. Schlotterbeck's contract with BVB runs until 2027, but the club is pushing for an early extension. For Hamann, the public words are an indication of the player's thought process: “When he makes statements like after the game against Bodø/Glimt, I interpret that as him seriously considering staying with BVB.” And further: “If he didn’t care, he wouldn’t have said it like that.”

Nevertheless, Hamann does not rule out a departure. His assessment is clear: “Either he extends in the spring or he’s gone in the summer.” FC Bayern has long been mentioned as a potential destination. However, Hamann also ties a move to certain conditions. “At FC Bayern, it depends on what Dayot Upamecano does,” he says, adding: “I believe if Upamecano extends, he won’t move to Munich.”

Interestingly, the contract situation of a defender at Bayern is also unresolved. Upamecano has not yet extended his contract, which is already set to expire at the end of the season.

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