Freiburg chief confirms interest in Nico Schlotterbeck
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff
Freiburg boss Jochen Saier has confirmed that other clubs have shown interest in Nico Schlotterbeck, who has been linked with FC Bayern, Dortmund and Newcastle.
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"That we have already had a few conversations with other clubs, who have shown interest in him, is quite clear," Saier told Sky Germany.
Saier added that Schlotterbeck will stay beyond the January transfer window, but a decision on whether the centre-back will leave in the summer has not yet been made.
"We will make a good decision together. But I'm not going to say that he'll definitely still be with us next season. That would be a bit overconfident."
The 22-year-old has been linked with Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United among others.
Earlier this season, Schlotterbeck revealed that he is keen on staying in Germany, telling Kicker:
"If I perform well, even bigger clubs will come knocking.
"I'm not a guy who necessarily wants to play in England or Spain. I always wanted to play in the Bundesliga, and preferably at the best club."