Overview
- Borussia Dortmund, which announced the deal on Friday, extended the 26-year-old defender’s contract from 2027 to 2031.
- Kicker and other outlets report a €50–60m release clause that can be activated this summer by a small list of elite clubs.
- Bild later reported the clause does not apply to Bayern Munich and is limited to major foreign teams, and the club has not confirmed any contract details.
- Fans booed Schlotterbeck during Saturday’s home loss to Leverkusen, and on Sunday the coach and executives called the jeers unacceptable and urged support.
- Kicker reports a fixed salary near €10m a year with bonuses, and talks that stalled after Sebastian Kehl’s exit were finished by new sporting director Ole Book and Lars Ricken as a World Cup showcase could still draw eligible bidders.