Nico Schlotterbeck and FC Bayern – this rumor has surfaced time and again in recent months, but now an expert has come up with a steep thesis: there has long been no place for the BVB defender in Munich
Thomas Strunz, former professional at the record champions and now working as a consultant, does not see the national player’s future at Säbener Straße. During the fan talk on SPORT1, he made it clear that he believes the door at FC Bayern is closed
„The door is also closed at Bayern, where Tah and Upamecano are set,“ explained Strunz. In his view, there is currently no acute need for action in central defense at the German champions
FCB have extended Dayot Upamecano’s contract on a long-term basis and have clearly signalled that they will continue to rely on him. They also signed Jonathan Tah last summer to provide additional stability. Min-jae Kim and other options also ensure that competition in the center of defence is fierce anyway
A transfer of Schlotterbeck would not only require a high transfer fee – sums of 60 to 70 million euros are being discussed – but would also upset the existing structure. Munich are now paying more attention to squad balance and economic rationality
No sporting advancement due to Bayern transfer?
Strunz also argues that Schlotterbeck would not necessarily take a step forward in sporting terms. „I don’t see a team where he could improve his reputation and go to a world club,“ said the 57-year-old
A regular place at FC Bayern in particular would by no means be guaranteed. The competitive pressure is high, the demands enormous. For a player who is the undisputed leader at Dortmund, the risk would be great
FCB’s focus is elsewhere
In any case, the record champions‘ priorities lie elsewhere – for example in the offensive area or in the strategic development of the squad under Vincent Kompany. The defence is generally considered to be stable
From Munich’s point of view, there is currently little to suggest that Schlotterbeck will be signed. If nothing fundamental changes in terms of personnel, the topic is unlikely to become a hot topic at Säbener Straße.