Schlotterbeck Sets Pre-Summer Decision on Dortmund Future as Barcelona Back Off and Liverpool Monitor

The Germany defender remains under contract until 2027, giving Dortmund leverage as the club urges him to stay.

Overview

After Dortmund’s 3-0 win at Union Berlin, Nico Schlotterbeck said he has set a personal deadline to decide his future before summer.
Barcelona have ruled out a move following an internal analysis, with sources citing pace concerns for Hansi Flick’s high defensive line.
SPORT reports Barcelona have shifted focus to Alessandro Bastoni and Micky van de Ven as alternative left-footed centre-backs.
Football Insider reports Liverpool are tracking Schlotterbeck for a potential summer approach, with no January move expected.
Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken publicly expressed the club’s hope he stays as the in-form centre-back continues to start after a recent knee recovery.