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Football: Borussia Dortmund In Unrest After Schlotterbeck's Announcement

By IANS News April 02, 2026 • 00:02 AM View: 88

FIFA World Cup: Tensions are rising at Borussia Dortmund after center-back Nico Schlotterbeck said a contract extension sought by the club remains far from being agreed.

"I must deny reports that we are close," the 26-year-old said. The German international indicated that the latest power struggles within the club's leadership had affected the negotiations.

The announcement by the sought-after defender fueled unrest among fans, as talks had dragged on for more than six months, reports Xinhua.

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