The poker for Nico Schlotterbeck continues to come to a head, with BVB apparently wanting to remain firm on the German international
According to information from Sky, the 26-year-old is deliberately waiting and keeping his options open should a „door“ open at an absolute top club
In addition to FC Bayern, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are also considered possible destinations. According to reports from those close to the international, a non-renewal at BVB is currently even more realistic than an agreement. A contract offer has been on the table for weeks
According to the report, the club still has residual hopes of an extension and wants clarity by January at the latest, without putting pressure on the player
At the same time, it is clear internally that a sale on reduced terms is out of the question. Sporting director Lars Ricken and sporting director Sebastian Kehl would „definitely not let Schlotterbeck go“ for 25 to 30 million euros, even with just one year left on his contract. BVB would even accept the risk of losing the defender on a free transfer in 2027. Dortmund are following the line that Bayer Leverkusen once took with Jonathan Tah
Everything depends on Upamecano’s future at Bayern
Schlotterbeck remains a candidate at FC Bayern – as does Marc Guehi. However, the priority in Munich is clearly defined: Dayot Upamecano should extend his contract first. Only if no solution emerges there could there be movement in the central defender planning. It had previously been reported that signing Schlotterbeck would only make sense if there was actually a vacancy in the center of defence
Although Bayern are interested in Schlotterbeck in principle, an immediate move is not considered hot at the moment. At the same time, it is known that the player’s side would be open to a move to Munich. Uli Hoeneß is said to be a big fan of the left-footer and had already wanted to sign him before his move to BVB
The situation surrounding Upamecano remains explosive. Negotiations are at a standstill, financial expectations are at odds and a quick agreement is not in sight. Should there be no extension, Schlotterbeck could become much more interesting for FC Bayern again. At the same time, Munich are continuing to sound out the market, including with a view to profiles such as Castello Lukeba.