German newspaper "Bild" confirmed that Borussia Dortmund is strongly seeking to keep the 25-year-old German international defender Nico Schlotterbeck, especially after his name was recently linked to a move to Bayern Munich.

Schlotterbeck's current contract with Dortmund expires in 2027, but he is hesitant to extend it until 2030, preferring to make his decision after the beginning of the new year. To retain their player, the club relies on emotion and belonging, benefiting from his family ties to the club, as his family accompanies him to most matches.

Meanwhile, the CEO of Dortmund attempted to influence the player, explaining the importance of becoming a global star at Borussia Dortmund like Mats Hummels.

The management has put an emergency plan in place, where if the club feels that an early departure of Schlotterbeck could threaten the team's success and the core revenue from bonuses, they may decide to keep the player until his contract expires in 2027, which reflects the strength and sporting ambition of the management, according to the "Bild" report.

The newspaper clarifies that this situation is not new for the club, as Borussia Dortmund followed a similar policy with Robert Lewandowski, who later moved to Bayern Munich without a financial return after refusing to extend his contract.