Not just Schlotterbeck: Dortmund sweating over possible loss of six stars | OneFootball

After a stable sporting season, Borussia Dortmund faces potential upheaval behind the scenes. The future is uncertain for six key players, especially Nico Schlotterbeck.

Sportingly, Borussia Dortmund is in a stable phase. After 21 match days, BVB is back at the top and is the main contender against FC Bayern. However, while the results are promising, there is a threat of a personnel exodus behind the scenes. As reported by Bild, the future of six regular players is uncertain – a major upheaval in the summer is by no means ruled out.

Nico Schlotterbeck is at the center of discussions. The central defender is considered the defense chief but has not yet committed to staying. According to the report, BVB now wants to speed up the talks. Sports director Sebastian Kehl recently made it clear publicly: “Nico knows that we want a decision as soon as possible.” The background is the desire for planning security – also because a high-caliber replacement would need to be organized early.

Besides Schlotterbeck, Julian Brandt raises many questions. The 29-year-old's contract expires in the summer, and a decision is pending. According to Bild information, his sporting role also plays a central part, as he has recently not been an undisputed regular player.

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A similar contract situation affects captain Emre Can. His contract also ends at the season's end. A current injury complicates the talks, although coach Niko Kovac continues to rely on the veteran's leadership qualities. However, there are no concrete results yet.

Furthermore, Bild names three other personnel issues with significant conflict potential. Karim Adeyemi is said to already have a contract ready to sign, but the winger hesitates. The dream of the Premier League apparently plays a role – for BVB, it is mainly about securing his high market value.

Strong performances by Felix Nmecha could arouse interest. According to Bild, clubs from England are particularly monitoring the midfielder closely. If an offer of 60 million euros comes in, a sale would “not be ruled out,” even though Nmecha is considered a key player internally. The list is rounded off by Serhou Guirassy. The striker is said to have a release clause in the summer, ranging between 40 and 50 million euros. If the forward regains his old scoring form, the interest of numerous clubs is likely to grow further.

Thus, Borussia Dortmund faces a tricky transfer summer. If clarity is not achieved promptly with several key players, BVB could be on the brink of a profound upheaval.

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