Overview
- Multiple reports Tuesday said talks between Borussia Dortmund and Nico Schlotterbeck had reached a final phase and that the defender was leaning toward staying, with no official deal announced.
- Bild-linked reporting outlined a 2031 contract worth about €14 million per year and a release clause of roughly €60 million that would become valid in the summer of 2027, which remains unconfirmed by club or player.
- Sky Germany said discussions involving CEO Lars Ricken and agent Björn Etzel were described as harmonious and that Schlotterbeck was tending more and more toward signing a new deal.
- A Wednesday update relayed from AS said the signing is imminent and includes a raise and a clause meant to keep a clear path for a future transfer, with interested clubs such as Real Madrid aware of the figure.
- An extension would force Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Real Madrid to revisit defensive plans, with Liverpool having held talks with the player’s camp since October and now likely needing to pivot if he commits to Dortmund.