Kovac reveals: These are the aces BVB will play to keep Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

Niko Kovac sees many reasons why Nico Schlotterbeck should stay at BVB. But in the race for the national player, Bayern and Real Madrid are also involved.

Borussia Dortmund is working intensively on extending the contract of defensive leader Nico Schlotterbeck. The German international is under contract until 2027, but could soon commit to BVB for the long term—provided he accepts the new offer.

According to information from Sport Bild, the club has presented the 25-year-old with an initial contract offer. This offer runs until 2030 and includes a salary increase of around 2.5 million euros. This would mean Schlotterbeck would earn at least eight million euros per year in the future. Through performance-based bonuses—such as for Bundesliga points—his salary could increase even further.

However, the central defender is said to still be hesitating. Schlotterbeck reportedly wants to wait and see how things develop at Borussia Dortmund before making a decision.

Other top clubs are also watching the situation closely. According to media reports, both FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have shown interest in the Dortmund center-back.

BVB coach Niko Kovac is nevertheless hoping his defensive leader will stay. “I think he also felt, during the time he was injured, that he had full support, that everyone here supported him, that we did everything humanly possible to help him move forward. He has that in mind, and I’m sure he’ll make the right decision for himself,” the coach told Sky.

Schlotterbeck Poker at BVB: Kovac Hopes for Him to Stay

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Kovac also emphasized Schlotterbeck’s special importance to the club and fans: “He is a German international. He has a very high standing within the team. He also has a very high standing among the fans. These days, it’s not so easy to become so popular with the fans. He’s managed it with the way he plays football, with the way he lives it.”

For the coach, Schlotterbeck embodies exactly what the Ruhr area is all about: “We’re here in the Ruhrpott, and you really need emotions and aggressiveness—and he brings that, alongside his footballing qualities. That’s why it would be great if he stayed here longer.”

How Nico Schlotterbeck will ultimately decide remains open. What is clear: Borussia Dortmund wants to plan long-term with the national player—ideally as a future captain and face of the club.

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