Ahead of Der Klassiker vs. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund sporting director Lars Ricken addressed the contract situation of center-back Nico Schlotterbeck.
The Germany international has been linked to
Bayern Munich, Liverpool, FC Barcelona, and Real Madrid among others, but BVB wants to retain their star on the backline. Ricken said exactly that, but also let it be known that Borussia Dortmund cannot wait around forever.
“It is his absolute right to plan his future carefully. We respect that. And I believe that the focus should not be on salary, but on prospects, trust and conviction,” Ricken told Sport Bild (as captured by Goal). “We will not rush into anything. But of course, we don’t want to drag it out indefinitely, everyone is aware of that.”
Schlotterbeck’s decision will have a massive impact on Dortmund’s future planning. The 25-year-old could be poised for a big raise on the open market, but will have to weigh the extra cash vs. the comfort of remaining with BVB.
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