The corridors of Borussia Dortmund witnessed a secret meeting on Wednesday evening at the management headquarters in Bragel city, dedicated to discussing the future of international defender Nico Schlotterbeck with the team.

According to Sky Sports Germany, the meeting was attended by the player's agent Bjorn Eitzel, along with Lars Ricken, the club's managing director, and Sebastian Kehl, the sporting director.

This meeting comes amid growing interest in Schlotterbeck's future, whether concerning the possibility of renewing his contract or considering potential offers that might reach the player in the near future.

This step is a clear indicator of Borussia Dortmund's management desire to resolve the Schlotterbeck issue early, given his technical importance and pivotal role in the team's defense.