Overview
- Bild-linked reports say Borussia Dortmund fear Nico Schlotterbeck will not extend his contract, with the defender unhappy about the current approach under Niko Kovač.
- Goal reports Dortmund have prepared an extension to 2030 that would raise his pay to at least €8 million per year, and CEO Lars Ricken signaled the club will not let talks drag on indefinitely.
- Schlotterbeck’s current deal runs to 2027, and he told reporters he will review his future with sporting director Sebastian Kehl before deciding.
- Bayern Munich are tracking the situation and could afford his salary, with Liverpool and Real Madrid also reported as monitoring without any formal bids.
- Bayern’s next move is described as contingent on their own center-back picture, with talks over Dayot Upamecano not advancing and his list of suitors growing.