Schlotterbeck coup? Why there’s “surprise” at BVB | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is fighting for Nico Schlotterbeck’s future. But conflicting media reports are causing “surprise” internally at BVB.

Nico Schlotterbeck’s future at Borussia Dortmund remains unresolved — and is currently even leading to differing portrayals in the media. While BILD is already reporting a breakthrough, Sport1 and WAZ paint a much more cautious picture.

According to Sport1, there is even internal “surprise” at BVB over BILD’s optimistic report. The paper had written that, after decisive progress, the national team player’s contract extension was already in the final stretch.

But apparently, that is not yet the case. As WAZ reports, there is still no final breakthrough in the talks. Schlotterbeck has so far not given the club any commitment, and no decision is expected during the current international break either. Sport1 points in the same direction, saying that a quick agreement is currently not in sight. Still, the situation is not entirely without positive developments. According to WAZ, the signals between both sides have recently improved, and Dortmund’s leadership is now “cautiously optimistic.”

New BVB sporting director Book joins the Schlotterbeck negotiations

Fresh momentum could follow soon: after the international matches against Switzerland and Ghana, the talks are set to continue. By then, new sporting director Ole Book will also officially be in office and, according to Sport1, directly involved in the negotiations.

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It is also clear what scale a possible deal with Schlotterbeck could take. A contract until 2031 with a salary of up to €14 million per year is reportedly on the table. In addition, it would likely include a release clause that takes effect from 2027 and would allow a transfer for €60 million.

Regardless of the unresolved questions, BVB advisor Matthias Sammer remains convinced that the defensive leader will stay. In a talk show, he said: “I’m convinced, though not based on knowledge, I’m just putting it out there …” One thing is certain: there is still some distance between a media-reported breakthrough and an actual agreement — and that is exactly what is currently causing surprise in Dortmund.

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