Overview
- Talks on an early extension for Nico Schlotterbeck, who is under contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2027, have dragged on for weeks without agreement.
- Benedikt Höwedes praised Schlotterbeck’s mentality and advised him to think deeply about his next step, noting that leaving a comfort zone can aid development but stopping short of urging a move.
- Former Freiburg teammate Nils Petersen said money is unlikely to be decisive and argued on a podcast that Schlotterbeck could choose from elite clubs.
- After a 2–2 draw with Bodø/Glimt, Schlotterbeck voiced frustration and cited a lack of quality in some teammates, fueling scrutiny of his outlook at the club.
- Reporting highlights Dortmund’s reduced trophy prospects this season, with an early DFB-Pokal exit and the league title viewed as unlikely, a context that factors into his emphasis on a title-capable team.