Nico Schlotterbeck
November 2025
Borussia Dortmund face a growing dilemma over Nico Schlotterbeck as the defender hesitates over a new deal while Bayern Munich and Liverpool circle, leaving the club worried they could lose a key centre back despite offering him a pay rise and possible captaincy in future seasons. Schlotterbeck’s contract runs until 2027 yet talks have stalled, driven by doubts about Dortmund’s long term title prospects and style of play after he said the team must play more football. Kovac insists he can only show appreciation while Sebastian Kehl wants the situation resolved by Christmas to avoid destabilising the squad.