Dortmund sign Nmecha, now target Schlotterbeck too | OneFootball

With the contract extension of Felix Nmecha until 2030, Borussia Dortmund is making an important statement. BVB coach Niko Kovac hopes that the deal will also have a signaling effect on Nico Schlotterbeck.

Borussia Dortmund has made an important statement with the early contract extension of Felix Nmecha. The central midfielder will now remain with BVB until 2030. Coach Niko Kovac hopes that this decision could have a certain signaling effect within the squad – particularly with regard to defense chief Nico Schlotterbeck.

Nmecha has now become one of the central figures in Dortmund's game. For Kovac, the extension is therefore a clear positive sign. "I am convinced that we are all happy. Felix is a key player in this team," said the coach at the press conference before the Bundesliga match against FC Augsburg. The 25-year-old has continuously developed since his move to Dortmund and is now in a phase of his career where he can reach his performance maximum.

Besides the sporting assessment, the contract extension also has a strategic component. Kovac hopes that the clear commitment to a key player will also be closely watched by other players. "I hope that Felix's extension has a signaling effect for our players who are here, but also for potential new players," emphasized the coach.

Schlotterbeck's Future at BVB Still Open

A possible recipient of this message could be Nico Schlotterbeck. The future of the central defender is still open. Nevertheless, Kovac did not want to directly compare the situation with that of Nmecha. "Each case must be considered individually," the coach clarified, referring to different contract situations within the squad.

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In the background, the sporting directors, including Sebastian Kehl and Lars Ricken, continue to work on the personnel matter. The club wants to create planning security early on. "We are working on it, we are in exchange," explained Kovac. At the same time, he made it clear that while the club has patience, it cannot wait indefinitely for the 26-year-old: "It should be clear before the next transfer window. So we can react if the decision turns out differently."

At BVB, the hope remains high that Schlotterbeck will also stay in Dortmund long-term. The extension of Nmecha may have at least sent a small signal.

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