ISTANBUL

German defender Nico Schlotterbeck has inked a contract with Borussia Dortmund through the beginning of July 2027, the Bundesliga club confirmed on Monday.

"It is important for me to be able to fully concentrate on the remaining three games in the season run-in with SC Freiburg, which we hope will be successful," Schlotterbeck said after the signing ceremony.

"After that, I'm looking forward to the new responsibilities with Borussia Dortmund," he added.

​​​​​​​Schlotterbeck, who will join in the 2022-23 season, has two international caps for his nation.

The 22-year-old defender is the second new addition to the Dortmund club's central defense. Schlotterbeck's countryman Niklas Sule put pen to paper for a long-term contract a few weeks ago.