Overview
- Schlotterbeck, speaking after Germany’s win over Ghana on Monday, said claims he was close to a new Borussia Dortmund contract were false.
- Lars Ricken, Dortmund’s managing director for sport, said Tuesday the club had not confirmed any breakthrough and still wants to keep the defender long term.
- The centre-back said talks stalled when Sebastian Kehl left his role and that discussions must now restart with Nils-Ole Book.
- His current deal runs to 2027, which increases pressure on Dortmund to agree fresh terms soon or weigh a summer sale.
- Previously reported terms of a 2031 contract on about €14m a year with a €60m mechanism from 2027 remain unverified, keeping suitors like Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern engaged.