Dortmund Prepared to Play the Long Game with Schlotterbeck Contract
Borussia Dortmund is bracing for a potentially protracted contract negotiation with defender Nico Schlotterbeck, and has developed a contingency plan to retain the player even if an agreement isn’t immediately reached. Club leadership is prepared to hold Schlotterbeck to his current deal, which runs through 2027, even if it means risking his departure on a free transfer.
This strategy mirrors a previous situation with Robert Lewandowski in 2014, when Dortmund allowed the striker to see out his contract before he moved to Bayern Munich. By taking a firm stance,BVB aims to demonstrate both strength and continued sporting ambition. Dortmund is persistent to keep Schlotterbeck and is willing to leverage all available options, including an emotional appeal, to secure his future with the club.
According to reporting from Bild on October 20,2025,the club is prepared for a drawn-out process.
