"They made the decision that they would look at signing a new centre-back had Dayot Upamecano not agreed on signing a new contract. But the Frenchman did put pen to paper! So, Bayern have decided on Upamecano though not against Schlotterbeck, it should be emphasised. He would have been a sound alternative had FC Bayern needed a defender."
"Even if Kim Min-jae were to leave the club, they don't need a player like the Borussia Dortmund defender, because then you have three number one centre-backs between Jonathan Tah, Upamecano and Schlotterbeck! They would need a player behind the first-choice partnership, and this simply isn't Nico Schlotterbeck."
Bayern Munich has decided against pursuing Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck after securing a new contract with Dayot Upamecano. The German club viewed Schlotterbeck as a potential alternative had Upamecano not agreed to fresh terms, but with the Frenchman's deal finalized, Bayern no longer sees a need for the defender. Even if Kim Min-jae departs, Bayern considers their current centre-back options sufficient and believes Schlotterbeck lacks the profile needed for their squad depth requirements. This development removes significant competition for Liverpool, who have been linked with a €50m move for Schlotterbeck to address their defensive vulnerabilities this season.
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