Overview

• Sky Germany reports Bayern Munich have strong interest in Nico Schlotterbeck and would be ready to act in 2026 if an opening arises, with plans shaped by Dayot Upamecano’s unresolved contract talks.
• Schlotterbeck is under contract at Borussia Dortmund until 2027, and the club has offered an extension to 2030, but the defender has indicated a decision is not coming soon.
• Bild and Sport Bild report the 25-year-old wants about €10m guaranteed per year, positioning himself among Dortmund’s highest earners before committing long term.
• Real Madrid and Barcelona are also monitoring the situation, setting up potential competition should Dortmund entertain offers.
• Coverage indicates that without an extension, summer 2026 is considered Dortmund’s best window to secure a significant fee, as Lothar Matthäus publicly backs Bayern to target the Germany international.