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Hummels on Schlotterbeck's future: Winning the title is more important than BVB!
Mats Hummels talks about Nico Schlotterbeck's future at Dortmund and his title ambitions in football.
Hummels on Schlotterbeck's future: Winning the title is more important than BVB!
In recent days, the future of Nico Schlotterbeck, one of the most promising central defenders in the Bundesliga, has been hotly debated. Mats Hummels, his former teammate at Borussia Dortmund, has now commented on the 23-year-old's thoughts. He believes that Schlotterbeck is facing an important decision that depends heavily on his desire for titles. Hummels explained: "The prospect of trophies such as the DFB Cup, the German championship and the Champions League plays a central role in Schlotterbeck's considerations" and emphasized his loyalty to BVB.
Schlotterbeck's contract with Borussia Dortmund runs until 2027, but rumors about a possible move to FC Bayern Munich or even FC Barcelona are becoming louder and louder. Hummels knows the situation well, but has no information about his colleague's actual intentions. “He loves BVB, but winning titles is also important to him,” said Hummels. Things are looking difficult for Dortmund this season given FC Bayern's dominance: BVB is eleven points behind the league leaders.
Current challenges for BVB
After 18 matchdays, Dortmund has achieved an average of over two points per game, but there is still some criticism of their style of play. Hummels calls this negative perception the team’s “B grade.” Another focus is on the upcoming Champions League game against Tottenham Hotspur, where BVB has the chance to move into the knockout round. “It will be a tough job, even if Tottenham have problems in the league,” said Hummels about their opponents.
Despite these challenges, Hummels praises his team's individual abilities and particularly emphasizes Schlotterbeck's qualities. “He is one of the best central defenders who is ready to play for any club in the world,” he added. These views are also shared by the fan base, which is closely following the discussions about Schlotterbeck's possible transfer options in various forums, such as on Transfermarkt.de.
Looking into the future
The next few weeks could be crucial for Schlotterbeck's career. Dortmund needs a win in the next game in order to continue to have hope of success in international competition. Hummels' positive assessment of BVB's performance is being put to the test, while the discussions about Schlotterbeck's future will concern not only the fans, but also the club's own decision-makers. “The heart beats for BVB, but the hunger for titles is getting bigger and bigger,” one could summarize what many fans might think.
Considering all of these factors, the situation around Schlotterbeck seems to remain exciting. It remains to be seen whether he will fight for the glorious title with Dortmund or perhaps sign with one of the top clubs.
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