Overview
- Schlotterbeck, speaking after Germany’s win on Monday, said reports of a near-final deal were false and that an extension is not close.
- Dortmund sporting director Lars Ricken said the club has announced no breakthrough and that negotiations to keep the centre-back are ongoing.
- The player cited Sebastian Kehl’s departure and a handover to Ole Book as the reason the process changed and must be revisited.
- German outlets had reported a proposed deal to 2031 with about €14m per year and a €60m clause, but those terms remain unconfirmed by either side.
- With his contract running to 2027, interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester United remains active, which could push Dortmund to secure new terms before summer or consider a sale.