Nico Schlotterbeck denies agreement: ‘We’re not that far yet’ | OneFootball

Despite conceding two goals in the 4-3 win in Switzerland, Nico Schlotterbeck once again received the trust of national team coach Julian Nagelsmann on Monday evening in the second and final friendly of the current international break against Ghana and repaid it with a solid performance. After the match, however, it was not the 90 minutes on the pitch that dominated the discussion, but rather Schlotterbeck’s future at club level.

Asked about a report published by Sky just a few hours earlier claiming that his contract extension with Borussia Dortmund was imminent, Schlotterbeck appeared surprised and followed up with a clear denial during a media session.

“To be completely honest, I have to clearly deny that. Unfortunately, we’re not that far along. I’m very surprised by the reporting that the signature is just around the corner,” said Schlotterbeck, who had actually been aiming to make a decision “in the next few weeks,” something that can no longer be expected in the same way following Sebastian Kehl’s departure as sporting director.

Schlotterbeck announces talks with Book

“I negotiated with Sebastian for a long time. He’s no longer here now,” Schlotterbeck explained, while indicating that he now wants to speak soon with Kehl’s successor Ole Book as well, but that no signature will come in the short term: “The situation has changed a bit now. I just have to see what happens. I’m going to hold talks with Ole now. But it’s definitely not at the point where people can write that we’re ‘close to an extension.’ That’s why I felt I had to say something about it.”

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Schlotterbeck is aware that many fans are initially disappointed, but also asked for understanding: “It’s also unfortunate for the BVB fans, but this is not an easy situation for me right now.”

However, the framework conditions of a new contract already seem to be largely in place. Schlotterbeck is expected to sign until 2031 and earn up to 14 million euros per season. The new deal is also expected to include a release clause, valid from summer 2027, in the region of 60 million euros.

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