Head coach of Borussia Dortmund Niko Kovac came to the defense of the team's central defender Nico Schlotterbeck after the footballer was accused of telling lies about the extension of his contract.
The coach insists that Gravec has not done anything bad, having clarified his future due to intense media speculation. Recently, information appeared in the press about the fact that the 26-river reserve has already waited for the new profit with the black and yellow until 2031.
The new products were given specific details regarding the increase in salaries and the amount of benefits. Schlotterbeck himself knew that he was even more surprised by such revolutions in the press. Coming after the national team's victory over Ghana, they confirmed that negotiations with the club are proceeding effectively, and that no signatures have yet been placed on the documents.
Kovacs identified disappointment through the spread of disinformation and blamed the whole swindler, including on the media. The coach appreciates that Gravec acted absolutely correctly, having decided to put all the dots on the “i” before the hour of being in the camp of the national team.
The headlines in the news were created not by Schlott, but by those who expanded the sensitivity, which simply do not indicate effectiveness. . “We have done absolutely nothing dirty,” Kovacs told reporters.
Borussia sporting director Lars Ryken also remains calm, unfazed by the news cycle. Behind his words, the club understands the footballer’s reaction: We did not confirm any gap in the negotiations, but for the sake of it, recent news has really upset us,” commenting on the situation Ryken.
Now he has said that Dortmund’s goal is no longer permanent - to keep Schlotterbeck in the team and sign him to a long-term contract.
Borussia Dortmund will play its upcoming match against Stuttgart in the 28th round of the German Bundesliga. This match will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the MHP-Arena stadium, and the starting whistle blows at 19:30 after the Kyiv hour.