"If he does not renew, the club will be forced to sell next summer to avoid losing him for free a year later. As such, his exit in 2026 appears pretty much locked in. Schlotterbeck's camp likes the idea of him staying in Germany, with Bayern Munich a possible option, although there are also voices that seriously value the option of moving abroad."
"Deco and Hansi Flick fully approve of his profile, which fits with the club's search for a top-level left-footed centre-back for next season. As per the report, Dortmund value him at around €45 million, although the price is likely to drop. If they decide to sell, the German club would prioritise sending him abroad rather than strengthening a direct rival such as Bayern."
Inigo Martinez's departure created a clear gap in Barcelona's defensive unit that the club aims to fill before the season. Barcelona have prioritized signing a left-footed centre-back and are monitoring Nico Schlotterbeck and Goncalo Inacio as primary options. Borussia Dortmund have struggled to agree a new contract with Schlotterbeck and made a formal offer increasing his salary from €2.5 million to €8 million with bonuses, but talks are stalled. Schlotterbeck seeks immediate title contention and may leave if renewal fails, with Dortmund valuing him around €45 million and preferring to sell abroad.
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