Overview
- Following Monday's win over Ghana, Schlotterbeck said reports of an imminent Borussia Dortmund extension were false and noted talks must restart with Nils-Ole Book after Sebastian Kehl's exit.
- Dortmund sporting chief Lars Ricken said the club has not reached a breakthrough and confirmed they remain in talks to keep the defender long term.
- German outlets had reported a new deal to 2031 with roughly €14 million per year and a €60 million release clause from 2027, but neither the player nor the club has confirmed those terms.
- Multiple reports say interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Manchester City has intensified as the situation stays open ahead of the summer window.
- Pundit Lothar Matthäus urged Dortmund to set a firm deadline to avoid a drawn-out saga, with Schlotterbeck still under contract until 2027 and a potential sale likely if no extension is reached.