Nico Schlotterbeck should extend his contract with Borussia Dortmund, according to the Bundesliga club’s great wish. But the defender hesitates. The good thing from the German national player’s point of view: BVB is apparently open to many options with Schlotterbeck.
Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract with Borussia Dortmund runs until the summer of 2027, so it’s about time to think more intensively about the future. If BVB has its way, there is no way around an extension at the Revierklub.
But Schlotterbeck is probably not planning a quick shot, is hesitating and hasn’t made a decision yet, which is why, according to Sky, the Dortmunders are slowly increasing in nervousness.
Borussia is currently assuming that the defender will probably not extend his contract; according to the pay-TV broadcaster, this is the most realistic scenario.
If it stays that way, BVB does not want to force a sale, which would actually mean the black and yellow could still collect a high transfer fee, but would probably let Schlotterbeck go free of charge in an emergency even after the contract has been fulfilled, in the 2026/27 season, as Bayer Leverkusen once did with Jonathan Tah.
BVB wants to improve on Schlotterbeck
However, it is still hoped that Schlotterbeck will choose Borussia after all; according to “Sky” information, BVB is also prepared to improve the current offer. Translated, this probably means paying the national player even more money.
According to reports, the 26-year-old could probably join the ranks of top earners if he accepts the current offer, which is supposed to be dated until 2030.
Positive for Schlotterbeck: BVB has probably not set a classic deadline for the central defender, but they want him to make a decision by the end of January, according to the report.
Schlotterbeck is said to be toying with a move to FC Bayern or Real Madrid. Other sources also brought FC Barcelona into play. The DFB star would probably only move to Munich if Dayot Upamecano doesn’t extend his contract.