"Chances halved": Hamann warns Dortmund about Schlotterbeck exit | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is under pressure after being knocked out of the Champions League in Bergamo. Dietmar Hamann sees the BVB's chances of retaining Nico Schlotterbeck significantly diminished as a result.

The bitter exit from the Champions League seems to have repercussions for Borussia Dortmund far beyond the sporting damage. TV expert Dietmar Hamann assumes that the BVB's prospects in the pursuit of Nico Schlotterbeck have significantly worsened due to the 1-4 loss in Bergamo.

“Regarding Schlotterbeck's future, I don't know how great the chances were of keeping him, but since Wednesday they have probably halved. I still don't think it's impossible that he stays, but the 1-4 from Bergamo certainly doesn't help,” Hamann wrote in his current Sky column.

Dortmund traveled to Italy with a 2-0 cushion from the first leg but suffered a clear defeat at Atalanta and missed out on reaching the round of 16. For Hamann, this is not only a sporting setback but could also have personnel consequences – especially with regard to Schlotterbeck, whose contract runs until 2027. The officials would like to bind the national defender long-term, but an agreement has yet to be reached.

Schlotterbeck's Future at BVB Remains Uncertain

Sporting director Sebastian Kehl recently emphasized: “We are in talks, but not yet at a point where I can announce anything or have something in the next few days. We have talked a lot about the topic.” Lothar Matthäus also sees the situation as open and points to the upcoming World Cup as a possible factor in the defender's considerations.

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Hamann was overall surprised by Dortmund's performance in Bergamo. “Even though Borussia Dortmund had some shaky performances in recent weeks, I didn't see anything like what happened on Wednesday night coming. The exit from the Champions League is incredibly bitter,” he explained.

In the short term, Dortmund can only look forward. The weekend brings the classic match against FC Bayern – an opportunity to at least make a sporting statement. However, the debacle in Bergamo could already have lasting impacts on Schlotterbeck's future.

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