Nico Schlotterbeck signs Borussia Dortmund contract extension
Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has signed a contract extension at the club, keeping him at BVB until 2031.
The 26-year-old, whose previous deal at Dortmund was due to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season, expressed his delight at the news.
“I’m absolutely delighted to have extended my contract with BVB. "I deliberately took my time with the decision because it’s an important one for me," said Schlotterbeck.
"We had good discussions throughout, but it wasn’t a process that was completed in just a week or two. The club officials presented me with a good plan, and I know what I have at this club. My goal is to win titles together with Borussia Dortmund."
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Schlotterbeck joined Dortmund from Freiburg in summer 2022 and has since gone on to make 155 competitive apperances for the club, scoring 10 goals.
“With Nico, we have one of the best centre-backs in the world in our ranks," said Dortmund sporting director Ole Book.
"His play with and without the ball, his distribution, his tackling, combined with his presence and aggression on the pitch – all of this makes him incredibly valuable to us. We are certain that together with Nico we can achieve great things at Borussia Dortmund."
Schlotterbeck has also been capped 25 times by Germany and is expected to form a key part of Julian Nagelsmann's side at the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
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