BVB summer exit? Key decision made on Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

Will Nico Schlotterbeck stay at Borussia Dortmund after all? BVB has now made an important decision regarding the future of the Germany international.

Borussia Dortmund now has planning certainty for the time being in the Nico Schlotterbeck case. An exit clause included in the Germany international’s contract expired in mid-July, according to BILD. This means the center-back can no longer leave BVB this summer under the previously agreed conditions.

When Schlotterbeck extended his contract until 2031 in April, one particular detail sparked discussion: despite the long-term deal, the 26-year-old would still have been able to join selected top European clubs this summer. The fixed transfer fee is said to have been between 50 and 60 million euros.

The clubs mentioned as possible suitors included Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Liverpool FC, among others. Real Madrid in particular had repeatedly been linked with the defender in recent weeks. A move abroad was considered a very realistic scenario, but that is no longer the case. The decisive factors were not only the expiration of the clause, but also Schlotterbeck’s injury at the World Cup.

BVB can breathe a sigh of relief: Schlotterbeck is likely to stay in Dortmund

The center-back suffered medial ligament damage in his ankle in the match against Ivory Coast and had to leave the tournament early. He then also missed Germany’s round-of-16 elimination against Paraguay.

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Instead of dealing with a possible transfer, the focus is now entirely on rehabilitation. Schlotterbeck is already working intensively on his comeback and hopes to return to team training by the international break at the end of September if possible. At Borussia Dortmund, the defender’s determination has also been viewed positively. Sporting managing director Lars Ricken praised the Germany international’s commitment and said: “He was one of the first to be back after the break.”

With the expiration of the exit clause, the decision now lies fully with BVB again. As long as no extraordinary offers come in or new developments arise, there is currently every indication that Schlotterbeck will also wear the black-and-yellow shirt next season.

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