According to WAZ, Borussia Dortmund wants to give the 29-year-old leader Waldemar Anton a significant salary increase as part of a planned contract extension. Discussions about extending his current contract, which is valid until 2028, will take place in the coming weeks.

The BVB bosses would like to discuss extending Waldemar Anton's employment. According to a trade magazine's report, Anton is seen as an essential part of the future and is expected to extend early. It is said that discussions about an extension until 2030 were being considered immediately after the World Cup.

According to Sky, Sebastian Kehl has held initial talks with German international centre-back Waldemar Anton, 29, regarding an extension of his contract at Borussia Dortmund. Ole Book is expected to continue these talks, and Anton's salary is to be adjusted according to his performance. The defender has registered 3 assists in 2 Bundesliga appearances this season. The German international has 12 caps for his country and has recently been linked with several Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur. A March 2026 report suggested a potential transfer could cost around €40 million. This is a significant increase from the €22.5 million Borussia Dortmund paid in July 2024. His current Transfermarkt market value is €18.00m.