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Kimmich comes to the defence of a heavily criticised DFB star

Joshua Kimmich does not agree with the criticism levelled at Antonio Rüdiger and his role in the German national team.

Details revealed! Has BVB made a breakthrough with Schlotterbeck?

BVB appear to be making significant progress in their efforts to keep Nico Schlotterbeck.

"Deeply convinced": Sammer backs Schlotterbeck

Nico Schlotterbeck’s future at BVB remains uncertain. However, those close to the club are now expressing hope that he will stay.

Is it partly because of Brandt and Süle? Schlotterbeck seems to be leaning towards staying

It’s the question that everyone at Borussia Dortmund is asking: will Nico Schlotterbeck leave or stay? There now seems to be a clear trend emerging.

All that effort for nothing? BVB faces a bitter exit

In future, BVB intend to focus even more on young talent. One such player, whom the club would have liked to keep in the squad for longer, is now likely to leave the top-flight side. News and rumours about BVB.

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Dortmund chief provides hopeful Schlotterbeck contract talks

Borussia Dortmund CEO Lars Ricken has provided an update regarding the club's ongoing efforts to secure the future of Nico Schlotterbeck. The 26-year-old centre-back has developed into one of the Bundesliga's premier defenders, attracting significant interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Liverpool. As the Black and Yellows look to solidify their squad for the coming years, the internal pressure to finalise a deal with their defensive lynchpin is mounting, even as the player weighs his options for the next stage of his career.

Madrid target Konate as Dortmund star interest cools

Real Madrid have identified Liverpool powerhouse Ibrahima Konate as their primary defensive target for the summer. The Spanish giants have shifted their focus away from Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck as they look to overhaul their backline ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Schlotterbeck and Kovac fume at red card in Atalanta loss

Borussia Dortmund's crushing 4-1 Champions League exit at the hands of Atalanta in Bergamo culminated in a bizarre and inexplicable touchline incident that left the German camp outraged. In the 97th minute of the bruising defeat, referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez inexplicably showed a straight red card to Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, who was watching from the substitutes' bench.

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Real Madrid planning transfer raid for Borussia Dortmund star

Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a move for Borussia Dortmund and Germany centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck in the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old's current contract expires in 2027 and Los Blancos are keen to improve their options in central defence. Schlotterbeck is valued at around €50 million and is also courting interest from Barcelona.

20 players who will define the summer transfer window

And there we have it. The January transfer window is closed for another year, and though it was a relatively quiet month when it came to big-money deals, that does now mean we could be set up for another blockbuster summer in terms of comings and goings.

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RANKED: Liverpool's CB targets after failing to land Guehi

Liverpool are in a mess all of their own making. The Reds knew that they were short on senior centre-backs last summer and had ample time to address the problem before the close of the transfer window - yet they waited until deadline day to finalise a move for Marc Guehi. So, when Crystal Palace pulled the plug on the deal at the 11th hour, Liverpool were left in the very, very precarious position of needing Ibrahima Konate to continue performing at a high level, Joe Gomez to stay fit and teenage summer signing Giovanni Leoni to make an immediate impact at Anfield.

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Madrid to step up Schlotterbeck pursuit as Upamecano nears Bayern deal

Real Madrid are set to intensify their efforts to sign Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund after suffering a major blow in their pursuit of Dayot Upamecano. The Bayern Munich defender was identified as the club's primary target but is now on the verge of signing a new deal in Bavaria, forcing Los Blancos to pivot towards the German international who could cost upwards of €50 million.

10 stars who could make big-money January transfers

The January transfer window is fast approaching, and clubs will once again be scrambling to strengthen for the second half of the season. In the 2025 winter market, £1.2 billion ($1.4bn) was spent across Europe's top leagues and the English Championship, the highest mark in seven years, with Manchester City accounting for £191 million ($256m) of that amount alone.

Revealed: Dortmund offer to make Schlotterbeck highest-paid star

Borussia Dortmund are preparing to break the bank to secure the long-term future of defensive lynchpin Nico Schlotterbeck, with the club reportedly tabling a historic contract offer that would see him become the highest-paid player at Signal Iduna Park. However, the German international is in no rush to sign, hinting that a final decision on his future will not be made until the summer amid circling interest from European giants.

Alarm bells ringing at Dortmund as Sammer backs Schlotterbeck's criticism

Alarm bells are ringing loud and clear at Signal Iduna Park as Borussia Dortmund external advisor Matthias Sammer has launched a stinging attack on the club’s culture. The former Ballon d'Or winner has backed Nico Schlotterbeck’s recent brutal assessment of the squad, claiming the Bundesliga giants are suffering from a debilitating 'addiction to harmony' and a distinct lack of genuine leadership.

Schlotterbeck warned against Bayern move amid Premier League interest

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has advised Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck to reject a potential move to Bayern Munich if Dayot Upamecano remains at the club. The pundit believes the centre-back would struggle for game time in Bavaria and suspects that Schlotterbeck is currently stalling on a new contract because he is holding out for a lucrative transfer to the Premier League.

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