Schlotterbeck stalling Dortmund on purpose? Explosive suspicion | OneFootball

After months of speculation about his future, Nico Schlotterbeck remains undecided about extending his contract with BVB. While Dortmund is pushing for clarity, there is growing suspicion that the national player is waiting for even bigger opportunities.

The future of Nico Schlotterbeck at Borussia Dortmund remains uncertain and is increasingly causing discussions. While BVB is urging for a prompt decision, the center-back is deliberately keeping his timeline vague. This fuels the impression of a stalling tactic.

In the Sky format Triple – der Hagedorn-Fußballtalk, it recently became clear how sensitively the topic is being evaluated both internally and externally. Former BVB goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller does not expect too much patience from the club: “But I don’t think the club will give him the opportunity to wait that long.” Fredi Bobic was even more direct, demanding a timely decision: “If you want to be consistent as a club, you tell him: Please decide before the World Cup!”

And further: “The summer is long. The message is clear: I’m waiting to see if something bigger than Borussia Dortmund comes along.” The fact is: Schlotterbeck’s contract runs until June 2027, and talks about an extension have been ongoing for months. Although the national player confirmed these, he did not reveal any inclination.

BVB star Schlotterbeck deliberately keeps timeline open

After the away win at Union Berlin, he said on Sky: “I have set a deadline for myself at some point, but I won’t say when.” At the same time, he emphasized: “Still, it’s a difficult, not an easy decision.” Besides FC Liverpool, FC Bayern Munich, FC Barcelona, and Real Madrid are also considered potential suitors.

Schlotterbeck himself has already hinted that he is tempted by big titles – a point that is currently not easy to fulfill in Dortmund. The situation is delicate for BVB. If the 26-year-old rejects an extension, there will be pressure to act by next summer at the latest to secure an appropriate transfer fee.

Dortmund has already financially opened the door for the defensive chief: According to media reports, the offer is now up to 14 million euros in annual salary. Whether that is enough to end the stalling tactic is uncertain. What is clear is that the longer Schlotterbeck waits, the greater the unrest surrounding his future will become.

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