Nico Schlotterbeck speaks at length on Borussia Dortmund contract extension in club video
Nico Schlotterbeck speaks at length on Borussia Dortmund contract extension in club video In a club released video, Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has spoken on his recently signed contract extension. The German national team defender sought to explain why negotiations dragged on so long, not to mention rehabilitate his public image following statements that criticized Dortmund’s decision to undertake a major managerial change. Nico Schlotterbeck’s rift with Borussia Dortmund Schlotterbeck openly complained that the club’s decision to sack long-time sporting director Sebastian Kehl left him without his “ preferred negotiating partner “.
The 26-year-old incurred quite a bit of criticism in the German press for speaking on the matter. The unwanted attention clearly affected Schlotterbeck’s performance over the international break and the centre-back remained on the defensive after the Bundesliga resumed. The 26-times-capped international’s video clearly aimed to place the entire distraction behind him ahead of the coming summer World Cup.
Schlotterbeck’s new deal does contain plenty of beneficial aspects for all parties involved. Dortmund can collect a respectable fee for Schlotterbeck via his exit clause should he decide to leave. Schlotterbeck’s new base salary of €10m, naturally, isn’t something for the player to complain about.
Schlotterbeck explains why committed to BVB “ I’ve always said the same thing, ” Schlotterbeck noted in the video. “ As I remarked after [a Bundesliga match against] Union Berlin [in late January], I just wanted for us to all sit down so that I could listen to the crucial talking points. I think it’s the right moment to make the correct step for my career.
I’m 26-years-old and in the prime of my career. This is a landmark decision. “ I think anyone can understand that I needed to take some time with it, ” Schlotterbeck continued.