Borussia Dortmund has officially announced the contract extension for Nico Schlotterbeck. The defender, whose previous contract was set to expire at the end of next season, has now signed a new deal that will keep him with the club until 2031. The Bundesliga outfit revealed the agreement on Friday afternoon.
Key Contract Details Revealed
According to reports from Kicker, the 26-year-old and the club’s new management have agreed on an exit clause valued between €50 million and €60 million. This clause reportedly restricts transfers to specific prominent European clubs. Kicker has also refuted earlier rumors suggesting Schlotterbeck would earn an annual salary of €14 million. The publication states his base salary will be €10 million. While performance-based bonuses are included, even a Borussia Dortmund title win would not bring his total earnings close to the €14 million figure rumored elsewhere.
Nico Schlotterbeck Extends Deal with Borussia Dortmund
Nico Schlotterbeck’s long-anticipated contract extension with Borussia Dortmund has been officially confirmed. Schlotterbeck, whose previous contract was due to expire at the end of next season, has inked new terms valid through 2031. Borussia Dortmund announced the extension on Friday afternoon.
Breakdown of Nico Schlotterbeck’s New Contract
Kicker reports that the 26-year-old and the newly reshuffled BVB administrative team have agreed on an exit clause in the €50-€60 million range. The German publication also notes that Schlotterbeck’s new exit clause only permits moves to certain other clubs, presumably major European contenders.
Kicker also categorically denies rumors that Schlotterbeck will be earning a €14 million annual salary under the new deal. The magazine instead claims that Schlotterbeck will receive a €10 million base salary. Bonuses are included, but the German international’s pay will not approach the €14 million mark reported by other sources, even if Borussia Dortmund wins a title.
