From Dortmund to Munich? Bayern reportedly in talks with Nico Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

As is well known, Borussia Dortmund would like to keep Nico Schlotterbeck beyond the current contract end on June 30, 2027, and make him the face of the club in the long term. However, the national player, who has just returned from a six-month injury break, sees no rush and wants to wait and see how things develop. Probably also because there are several other attractive options.

According to the transfer account "Inside Eintracht FFM", it is no longer a secret in the industry that FC Bayern Munich is also interested in Schlotterbeck. The record champion is said to already be in contact with Schlotterbeck's agent, and the central defender himself could generally imagine a move to the big rival.

However, nothing has become concrete in this matter yet. Also, because a move by Bayern regarding Schlotterbeck would likely depend on whether Dayot Upamecano extends his contract, which expires at the end of the season, or leaves on a free transfer. Real Madrid has been rumored to be interested in the French national player for some time.

BVB must convince Schlotterbeck in two ways

For BVB, losing Schlotterbeck would be a heavy blow and even more painful if the fan favorite, like Robert Lewandowski, Mats Hummels, or Mario Götze once did, were to move to Munich. Of course, the Dortmund officials can still sleep somewhat peacefully given the contract that runs for almost two more years, but they also know that the topic will remain present in the media until a decision is made one way or the other.

Managing Director Lars Ricken and Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl are therefore challenged to make the hoped-for long-term signature with BVB appealing to Schlotterbeck. In two ways: firstly, by promoting him to one of the absolute top earners, for which Borussia, especially compared to elsewhere and particularly in Munich, must go to the pain threshold and perhaps beyond with higher salaries. Secondly, with the sporting perspective of being able to win titles in Dortmund as well. Further results like those in the first weeks of the season would certainly be helpful as arguments in favor of BVB.

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