Attention is turning to the future of German defender Nico Schlotterbeck, Borussia Dortmund's star, after reports—including one by journalist Patrick Berger—revealed his clear hesitation to extend his current contract, which runs until the summer of 2027.

This hesitation comes at a time when Dortmund's management is striving to secure the long-term stay of one of the key pillars of their defense, especially given his consistent performance that has made him a prime target for some of Europe's biggest clubs. This situation puts the club in a difficult position, as they fear repeating scenarios of losing their prominent stars.

Schlotterbeck's hesitation is attributed to his desire to take time to thoroughly evaluate his sporting future, especially given financial demands exceeding 10 million euros annually, as well as his ambition to compete for major titles.

Meanwhile, major clubs in Europe are closely monitoring the situation, with noticeably increased interest from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. These clubs are prepared to meet the player's financial demands if renewal negotiations with his current club fail.

In light of this situation, Dortmund's management is pushing to conclude negotiations either by renewing the contract or by selling the player, to avoid the risk of entering the final year of his contract. Speculation suggests that the club may have to sell the player for around 40 million euros during the summer of 2026 if he does not agree to an extension, in order to secure a financial benefit instead of losing him for free. The final decision remains with the German defender, who is currently weighing his loyalty to Dortmund against his ambition to move to a club that guarantees competition at the highest levels.