BVB under pressure: Bayern legend Hoeneß full of praise for Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund must deal with the uncertain future of Nico Schlotterbeck. While a contract extension remains unresolved, Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß is considered a big fan of the BVB defensive leader.

The future of Nico Schlotterbeck at Borussia Dortmund remains one of the most intriguing personnel topics surrounding BVB. The central defender still has a contract until 2027 – but whether he will extend it is still open. According to a report by BILD, Schlotterbeck still has prominent supporters in Munich. In particular, honorary president Uli Hoeneß has been a great admirer of the national player for years. Even when the defender moved from SC Freiburg to Dortmund in 2022, Hoeneß reportedly tried at the last minute to redirect the transfer to FC Bayern.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is also said to hold Schlotterbeck in high regard, according to the report. In Munich, the 26-year-old is seen as a player who brings leadership qualities, possesses exceptional abilities in building up play, and takes responsibility both on and off the pitch.

An immediate move to the German record champions is considered unlikely, however. The main reason for this is sporting director Max Eberl, who apparently is not fully convinced about signing him. Instead, the Bayern boss opted to extend Dayot Upamecano’s contract – and ultimately got the deal done.

Is BVB facing a Schlotterbeck departure?

This, however, is increasing uncertainty in Dortmund. According to BILD, Schlotterbeck will “most likely” leave BVB – possibly at the latest when his contract expires in 2027, allowing him to move on a free transfer.

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This would be a delicate scenario for Dortmund. Former BVB pro Steffen Freund already spoke to RTL/ntv and sport.de about a difficult situation for the club. “They are actually almost too late already,” explained the 1996 European champion. After all, the defensive leader can now decide for himself if and when he wants to extend.

This makes the issue a central construction site for BVB. Schlotterbeck has had a contract extension offer on the table for months – but the defender is taking his time. Should a top European club get serious, Dortmund could lose their defensive leader sooner than planned. At the latest, 2027 could open the door for a move once again.

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