Dortmund's official response to Barça: Andreas Christensen has won, signs until 2030

At this moment, Andreas Christensen is Barça's fourth center-back. In Hansi Flick's order of priorities, the Dane is clearly behind Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, and Ronald Araújo, being the last option. In fact, so far this season, Christensen has only started in three matches.

Moreover, as if his secondary role weren't enough, his contract with FC Barcelona ends this season and, so far, there haven't been any talks for a possible renewal. Therefore, this summer he will be free to sign with any other team. Everything indicates that, unless there is an unexpected turn of events, Andreas Christensen will leave the Catalan club in the summer.

But there's more, since the Barça board is already working on bringing in a new center-back. Flick has requested the presence of a new defender who can improve on the performances offered by Andreas Christensen. Among all the candidates, FC Barcelona has focused its attention on Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund.

Dortmund responds to Barça's interest in Nico Schlotterbeck

Flick knows Nico Schlotterbeck very well and knows everything he can offer, since we're talking about a young, left-footed, powerful defender with very clean ball distribution. In addition, his speed and anticipation skills make him an ideal candidate for the Barça defensive system. However, Dortmund has made a decision in the last few hours that FC Barcelona won't like at all.

In the last few hours, Borussia Dortmund has officially informed Barça that Nico Schlotterbeck will renew his contract until 2030. This decision changes the plans of the Barça team, since Schlotterbeck was one of Flick's preferred names to strengthen the defense. Therefore, it also affects Andreas Christensen's future.

Andreas Christensen, for now, comes out ahead

Nico Schlotterbeck's renewal with  Dortmund radically changes Andreas Christensen's immediate future at Barça. If the club doesn't manage to sign a new center-back, the Dane could regain prominence and even renew his contract. Flick values his professionalism and his ability to adapt to different positions within the defensive system.

Everything will depend on the coming months of competition. On one hand, Andreas Christensen will have to take advantage of the opportunities he gets to show that he deserves to stay. Meanwhile, the club will have to assess whether to bet on his continuity or, on the contrary, go to the transfer market in search of a new defender.