BVB face bitter scenario: cut-price fee for Schlotterbeck? | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are fighting for Nico Schlotterbeck’s future. Apparently, BVB could even be left with only a minimal transfer fee in the summer if no extension is agreed.

Nico Schlotterbeck’s future at Borussia Dortmund remains unresolved — and is causing growing unrest around BVB. As pay-TV broadcaster Sky Germany reports, the situation is more complicated than long assumed. A contract extension for the centre-back had actually been considered likely, but following the national team player’s recent comments, the situation has started moving again.

Schlotterbeck himself recently made it clear: “We’re not at the point yet where anything is close.” With that, he clearly contradicted reports of an imminent agreement. Even so, BVB are continuing to work on a solution. Sporting managing director Lars Ricken stressed: “None of us want a contract situation running down to 2027. Not the club, and not Nico either.” Internally, it is clear that an extension remains the preferred outcome, but a summer sale is also a realistic option.

New momentum is expected to come from sporting director Ole Book. According to Sky, an initial meeting has already taken place, with further talks planned. It is not just about getting to know each other, but also, in the long term, about concrete contract details. Schlotterbeck reportedly wants to renegotiate, among other things, his salary and release clause.

BVB face minimal transfer fee: Only 30 to 35 million for Schlotterbeck?

At the same time, interest from other clubs is growing. While Real Madrid, Liverpool FC and Manchester United had previously only been loosely mentioned, Sky is now reporting an allegedly concrete approach from a club that has not yet been named.

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This creates an explosive scenario for Dortmund. If Schlotterbeck does not extend his contract, he could be sold in the summer for only 30 to 35 million euros — a significant discount compared with a possible release clause. Those in charge are determined to prevent exactly this worst-case scenario.

Coach Niko Kovac also recently commented on the situation and backed his defender: “Schlotti did nothing wrong, he only said that something had been explained that simply wasn’t true at all.” One thing is clear: the coming weeks are likely to be decisive in the negotiations over the 26-year-old.

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