Upamecano replacement? Schlotterbeck linked with Bayern Munich | OneFootball

The future of Dayot Upamecano at FC Bayern remains unclear. The contract of the French central defender expires in the summer of 2026, and while the Munich club is working on an extension, a departure at the end of the season is not ruled out. In case of this, the officials are apparently already considering alternatives - and a name that could cause quite a stir is coming into focus: Nico Schlotterbeck.

As the transfer portal Fichajes reports, the 25-year-old defensive chief of Borussia Dortmund has caught the eye of the German record champions. The Munich club sees him as an option for the future in central defense. Schlotterbeck himself is said to be open to a possible move to the Isar.

Internally, it is already being checked in Munich whether a transfer in the summer would be feasible - the Upamecano personnel issue is also likely to be decisive. Sports Director Max Eberl made it clear to Sky: "It's no big secret that we have a big wish to extend with Upa."

BVB fights for its defensive chief

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This is not the first time that the name Schlotterbeck has been linked with FCB. The DFB national player was already traded at the record champion in 2022, but then moved from SC Freiburg to BVB.

But not only Bayern is pushing the Schlotterbeck personnel issue. Borussia Dortmund also wants to extend the contract with its key player. Sports Director Sebastian Kehl explained on Wednesday evening to Sky: "We have been in talks for a long time. I can promise that we are working on it. It will take a few more days. Not because he is not convinced, but because he wants to find himself, get into the rhythm and he has big goals - hopefully with BVB. I remain very optimistic."

However, BILD reports that Schlotterbeck also bases his decision on the sporting perspective. The 25-year-old wants to play in a team that has title chances - a requirement that he critically checks in Dortmund.

Déjà-vu for Borussia Dortmund threatens

Explosive: Schlotterbeck's contract with BVB runs until 2027. For Dortmund, a move to the direct competitor from Munich would not only be a heavy blow in sporting terms, but also a painful déjà-vu. The Black and Yellows have lost key players to FC Bayern several times in the past - from Mario Götze to Robert Lewandowski to Mats Hummels.

To prevent this scenario, Managing Director Lars Ricken and Sports Director Kehl are working intensively to bind Schlotterbeck to the club in the long term with an improved contract. Whether they succeed depends not least on whether BVB can meet the sporting expectations of its defensive chief.

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