Quick Schlotterbeck extension? BVB in pole position | OneFootball

Nico Schlotterbeck is back after a long injury break and shines immediately in the BVB jersey. Now, plans for his new contract are in full swing.

Borussia Dortmund has its defensive leader back – and already the next important personnel matter is coming into focus. Nico Schlotterbeck celebrated a strong comeback against VfL Wolfsburg (1-0) after a long injury break, and now his future with the Black and Yellows is to be secured long-term.

Surprisingly, the 25-year-old was in the starting lineup after a four-month break and played the full match. “It was a long time, a hard time, also challenging for me because it was the first time in my career,” Schlotterbeck explained at the DAZN microphone. The central defender immediately impressed and was enthusiastically celebrated by the fans. “It's obviously wonderful how the fans welcomed me. It shows that you’ve done a lot right,” he said later.

Sports director Sebastian Kehl also praised the professional for his attitude during the months-long rehab: “He really fought very intensively for many months. He was extremely diligent in rehab, very focused, very professional.” His return was enormously important for the team, as teammate Karim Adeyemi emphasized: “He showed why we missed him so much.”

New contract for Schlotterbeck? BVB confident

The current contract of the national player runs until 2027. Nevertheless, BVB wants to extend it early and thus bind Schlotterbeck long-term as the face of the defense. According to WAZ, salary and duration should not pose major hurdles, and the talks are considered uncomplicated. It is clear: With a new signature, his salary is likely to increase significantly – so far, the left-footer is not yet among the top earners in the squad.

Kehl recently expressed confidence that the extension is only a matter of time: “You can assume that we are in very close communication and that we have a great relationship of trust.”

For BVB, reaching an agreement would be a clear signal: Nico Schlotterbeck is not only to remain the defensive leader but also to grow into a leadership figure and potential captain in the long term.

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