An online post from Space | ™ stated that Schlotterbeck has informed Wirtz that he is dreaming of joining Liverpool and has instructed his agent to begin positioning for a potential move after the World Cup.
Despite these reports, Schlotterbeck publicly downplayed the notion that he is using his international appearances to secure a transfer away from Borussia Dortmund.
Schlotterbeck stated to Bild: "What do you mean by shop window? I play 50 games a year.
I think it's completely normal that I always try to play well. To put yourself on display because of a World Cup – I don't see it that way."
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The defender had also previously expressed his domestic ambitions within German football before the contract extension was finalized.
Schlotterbeck stated in late 2025: "I have the goal of winning a championship in Germany. We have been close.
The Champions League is very difficult to win – we were close there too. In the DFB-Pokal, I was close as well.
As a professional footballer, I've only won the U21 European Championship. Now I want to actually hold something in my hands."
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Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann backed the potential transfer, suggesting that the German defender possesses the qualities needed to eventually succeed Virgil van Dijk.
Hamann stated in October 2025: "He's a natural leader.... You don't know how long Virgil van Dijk is going to be there.
