Dortmund offered Schloterbeck a contract extension with a pre-tax salary increase of 2.5 million, waiting for him to make a decision

Hupu October 8th German Media Photo News Dortmund reporter Maximilian Wessing analyzed the renewal of Dortmund captain Schlottbeck. The problem with Schlottbeck and Brandt is that the biggest difference is that Dortmund wants to keep Schlottbeck at all costs, and Brandt is currently fighting for a new contract.

The centre-back has received a specific new contract offer. Key information: The contract renewal will increase by about 2.5 million euros by 2030.

By then, Schlottbeck's annual salary will reach at least €8 million; in a successful season, the salary may be higher - depending on the bonus. Because for this national team player, Dortmund's contract is now closely related to the players' performance.

Top players like Schlottbeck can earn about 1 million euros per season in the Bundesliga alone (the team's final points for the season) bonus.

numbers are already on the table, and now it's Schlottbeck's turn. But whether these amounts are sufficient is questionable. Dortmund did not set any deadlines to get a response. The bosses know well: While management doesn’t want the fan favorite player to enter his final year of his Dortmund contract, Schlottbeck putting pressure on him after his severe knee injury (a meniscus torn) is the wrong way.

The player himself recently suggested that his decision would not be made in a short time. He has even been associated with Bayern Munich recently. The defending champion with a brilliant record was interested in the defender as early as 2022, but it came too late. Schlottebaker has signed with Dortmund.

For sports director Sebastian Kyle, personnel issues may be the most important task in the coming months. The plan is clear: Schlottbeck will become the captain of the team in the mid-term and become the club's facade. As for Dortmund's best-selling jersey this season, Schlottbeck tied with Kareem Adeyemi, second only to Bellingham.

Although he missed the first three league games due to injury, he is also highly respected in the locker room and is considered an absolute humorous player for Dortmund and never lacks a sense of humor.

For Schlottbeck's friend Brandt, his future path in Dortmund has not yet been determined. So far, no discussion has been made with the midfielder about his future; Brandt's contract will expire after the end of the season. The club head plans to start possible negotiations in the winter.