By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff
It's being reported that Nico Schlotterbeck wants a €60 million release clause for this summer included in his new Borussia Dortmund contract.
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Borussia Dortmund were reportedly close to finalising a contract extension with Nico Schlotterbeck when Sebastian Kehl was sacked as sporting director and replaced by Ole Book.
The change has prompted fresh contract talks between the centre-back and Book, with Bild reporting that their first meeting took place on Wednesday.
According to the report, Schlotterbeck wants to renegotiate his previously agreed annual salary of up to €14 million.
At the same time, he is reportedly pushing for a €60 million release clause to be active this summer rather than 2027, keeping his options open for a potential move.
Manchester United and Liverpool are said to be among the clubs monitoring the German international.
According to Kicker, the Black and Yellows have not set a strict deadline for Schlotterbeck to make a decision, cautious about putting too much pressure on the defender, whose current deal runs until 2027.