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End of an Era: Marco Reus Set to Depart Dortmund at the End of the Season

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May 4, 2024

Borussia Dortmund stalwart Marco Reus is set to bid farewell to the club after 12 illustrious years, as announced by the club on Friday.

Mutually agreed upon, Reus and the club have decided not to extend his contract, although the 34-year-old intends to continue playing and will not hang up his boots just yet.

Reflecting on his tenure, Reus, a Dortmund native, expressed his sentiments in a heartfelt video message, saying, “I’ve dedicated half my life to this club, experienced a lot of ups and downs, but more ups I think. The club and I came to the decision not to extend the contract. It made me incredibly proud, I’m incredibly grateful to have played for this club for so many years.”

Throughout his Dortmund journey, Reus served as the club captain from 2018 to 2023, earning accolades as a two-time Germany Player of the Year. Although injuries dashed his hopes of World Cup success in 2014, Reus still contributed significantly to the national team, featuring in 48 matches and netting 15 goals.

Despite reported interest from larger clubs, Reus remained loyal to Dortmund, rejecting numerous offers. In acknowledging his departure, BVB managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke hailed Reus as “one of the club’s greatest players” and extended well wishes for his future endeavors. Additionally, Watzke expressed hopes for Reus’s return to Dortmund post-retirement, citing exciting opportunities awaiting him within the club.

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