The German defender Nico Schlotterbeck is close to renewing his contract with Borussia Dortmund, after months of negotiations that saw much speculation about his future, as his contract is set to expire in the summer of 2027.

Schlotterbeck joined Dortmund in the summer of 2022 for 20 million euros, while his market value is currently estimated at around 55 million euros, after becoming one of the standout defenders in the German league this season.

According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," the new contract is expected to include a clause that facilitates his future departure for a specified financial amount. This clause could be important for interested clubs, primarily Real Madrid, should they decide to move to sign him in the coming years.

According to what has been reached, the player will receive a significant salary increase of about 14 million euros annually, along with an understanding between the parties regarding his future, which includes a verbal agreement to facilitate his departure in the future.

Schlotterbeck is considered one of the key players in Dortmund's lineup this season, being the sixth most utilized player in terms of minutes (2,660 minutes). He started in 29 out of the 40 matches the team has played so far, missing only 9 games.