Nico Schlotterbeck (25) calm regarding Borussia Dortmund contract situation | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund and Nico Schlotterbeck are expected to reach an agreement over a contract extension beyond 2027, but that won’t be during the upcoming October international break.

Speaking in Tuesday’s press conference ahead of BVB’s UEFA Champions League game against Athletic Club, Schlotterbeck was asked about a possible contract extension in October.

“Today is actually the wrong time to talk about it because it’s the Champions League,” said the German defender. “But I already said recently: ‘I feel good’. We put the talks on the back burner regarding the injury because I wanted to focus on myself first – and give myself some time.

“But of course, the appreciation on both sides is very high. But it won’t be so early that I extend my contract. We’ll have talks now. I’ll sit down with Sebastian Kehl, make a plan, and then we’ll see what comes of it.”

Borussia Dortmund and Nico Schlotterbeck expected to reach an agreement

There are unlikely to be any hurdles. The 25-year-old’s current deal expires in 2027, and he is expected to double his salary to €10m with his new extension. On top of this, there is also talk of Schlotterbeck becoming the face of the club going forward and would eventually be given the captain’s armband.

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