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For Mats Hummels there are 3 options how to proceed. A decision is expected at the end of March or beginning of April.

Option 1: Contract extension with Borussia Dortmund. [...]

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However, this would only be conceivable at greatly reduced conditions. His current salary is said to be around 10 million euros. In the case of a contract extension, the salary would be only about half of that. In addition, it would be strongly performance-related. [...]

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The bosses at Borussia Dortmund are currently building up a squad with Gregor Kobel, Nico Schlotterbeck, Niklas Süle and Salih Özcan. Mats Hummels would have to accept his new role. He is currently doing so without a sound. [...]

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What could persuade the player to extend his contract is that the club is discussing offering him a follow-up contract after his career - be it as a representative or in the youth sector.

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Option 2:

This would be a move abroad. The experience of living in a new country and getting to know a new culture appeals to him. However, a transfer within Europe would be more conceivable instead of MLS. The distance to his son would be too big.

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Option 3:

Career end. For Mats Hummels himself, it is said to be far from certain whether he will continue after this season. Last season he was still struggling with knee problems. The time put a lot of strain on him and left its mark on him, but he is now pain-free.

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