“Not impressed”: BVB legend piles pressure on Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund continues to worry about the future of Nico Schlotterbeck. Now, club icon Jürgen Kohler has voiced criticism about the hesitant defense chief.

The sporting future of Nico Schlotterbeck at Borussia Dortmund continues to spark discussions—and has now even prompted critical voices from within the club. While the center-back currently has to pause due to muscular problems, the main focus is on his pending decision regarding a contract extension with BVB.

Club legend Jürgen Kohler expressed himself particularly clearly. The former world-class defender can understand that the national player is intensely considering his future, but he also makes it clear that he dislikes the hesitation. “Of course, he is exploring his options, but I don't like that he is taking quite a lot of time,” Kohler wrote in his kicker column. From his perspective, Dortmund offers ideal conditions for the 26-year-old: “In Dortmund, he has a fantastic audience, international games, and very good chances to develop into a face of the club.”

Nico Schlotterbeck transferred from SC Freiburg to Borussia Dortmund in 2022. Since then, he has developed into a key pillar and is now being observed by several top European clubs.

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Real Madrid is considered a potential suitor. Meanwhile, BVB is working intensively to secure the defender long-term. After all, his current contract runs until 2027, but a decision on an extension is still pending.

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The club management also sees Schlotterbeck as a potential identification figure for the future. Sports director Lars Ricken recently compared the defender to former BVB greats—a comparison that did not leave Kohler indifferent. “By the way, I was pleased that Lars Ricken mentioned my name in this context,” the 60-year-old explained.

In terms of sports, Kohler is also optimistic about the current season. Despite strong competition from Munich, he still believes Dortmund has a lot to offer. “I don't think Bayern is through yet. They play attractively and are far better in football terms, but they are vulnerable due to their risky style of play,” Kohler said. However, it is crucial that BVB does not allow any more slip-ups if they want to stay in the title race.

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