BVB ready to sign Nico Schlotterbeck, strong interest from Bayern Munich | OneFootball

After only four mandatory games in the Borussia Dortmund jersey following a six-month injury break, Nico Schlotterbeck is also on the verge of making his comeback in the German national team. The fact that national coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up the 25-year-old central defender so quickly speaks for Schlotterbeck's quality, which is of course also known at BVB and therefore everything is being done to bring about the targeted long-term cooperation.

Last week, Schlotterbeck himself openly stated that there will likely be no imminent decision regarding an extension of his contract with BVB, which is currently dated until June 30, 2027, but the Dortmund officials are nonetheless stepping on the gas.

According to information from "Sky", there is now a ready-to-sign offer from Borussia, which envisages Schlotterbeck's rise to a top earner with a salary of around ten million euros per year and a commitment until 2030.

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However, the Dortmund crowd favorite, who is supposed to become the face of the club for years to come according to BVB's plans, is still hesitating. On the one hand, because Schlotterbeck first wants to see a sustainably positive development and the chance to regularly compete for titles in Dortmund. On the other hand, because the 20-time A-national player probably also has attractive other options.

After initial speculations about an interest from FC Bayern Munich, "Sky" now also reports that the record champion has shown strong interest in Schlotterbeck. Especially in the event that Dayot Upamecano should reject an extension of his contract expiring at the end of the season, Bayern would bring in at least one high-profile central defender.

There was contact between Bayern and Schlotterbeck years ago, which according to "Sky" has apparently never been broken off despite changing officials in Munich. Just before the German Clasico between Bayern and BVB on October 18, the topic seems to be heating up again – and causing unrest in Dortmund.

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