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Schlotterbeck in sight: FC Barcelona fights for BVB star!
Find out everything about the current transfer rumors surrounding Nico Schlotterbeck and Borussia Dortmund in December 2025.
Schlotterbeck in sight: FC Barcelona fights for BVB star!
There is a lot of speculation in football and there are always rumors that keep fans on tenterhooks. This also applies to the current situation surrounding Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund. FC Barcelona has its eye on the talented defender, as ran.de reports. Schlotterbeck only has half a year left on his contract and signs point to him potentially leaving Dortmund soon.
Although BVB's sporting prospects are good, Schlotterbeck has shown little public resolve about staying in Dortmund. The likes of Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are mentioned as main rivals for a possible signing. However, there is worrying news from the FC Barcelona camp: the club is having financial difficulties in meeting the rumored minimum demand of 40 million euros for Schlotterbeck and could therefore fall behind.
Prospects for BVB
What could BVB do now to keep Schlotterbeck? Management plans to provide clarity on the player's future by Christmas, while the player himself may be considering alternatives, according to FussballTransfers. If Dortmund cannot reach an agreement, Schlotterbeck could leave on a free transfer in 2027, assuming Champions League revenue is secured.
However, the rumor mill is not only bubbling about Schlotterbeck. Sebastian Kehl, BVB's sporting director, has initiated further discussions with Chelsea about Aaron Anselmino. Anselmino has been on loan at BVB for a year and has proven himself in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. However, despite his good performances, there is no release clause, which could make a return to Chelsea complicated.
Departures and new arrivals
Meanwhile, Cole Campbell is also planning a move. After a disappointing season in which he only appeared on the pitch twice, the young player is looking for new challenges. Interested parties like Club Bruges and RSC Anderlecht are already in the starting blocks.
Meanwhile, BVB management is keeping an eye on possible new additions. Olympiakos Piraeus' Konstantinos Tzolakis is on the watch list as a potential successor to current goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. BVB scouts were recently at a Champions League game to get an idea of Tzolakis.
The developments surrounding BVB show that the club is in an exciting phase in which strategic decisions have to be made in order to actively shape both the current season and the future. The negotiations and personnel decisions in the coming weeks will certainly be crucial for the club and its loyal fans.