Overview

• At a pre-Champions League press conference, Nico Schlotterbeck said he does not expect to extend his Borussia Dortmund contract soon.
• Multiple reports say negotiations are currently at a standstill after the defender signaled a wait-and-see approach.
• Dortmund’s reported plan is a deal through 2030 with a salary rise from about €6 million to up to €10 million per season and potential captaincy consideration in 2026.
• Schlotterbeck recently returned earlier than expected from a meniscus tear and delivered strong league performances against Wolfsburg and Mainz.
• Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Schlotterbeck will definitely be in upcoming national-team squads, praising his build-up play and mentality.