Dortmund fans, brace yourselves — club legend Marco Reus is set to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer after 12 unforgettable seasons. The 34-year-old midfielder, a hometown hero who rose through the club’s famed BVB Evonik Football Academy, announced his emotional exit on Friday.
'I spent more than half of my life at this club,' Reus said in a heartfelt statement, calling his time at Westfalenstadion 'a journey of joy, resilience, and pure passion.' Despite battling injuries and Bayern Munich’s decade-long Bundesliga dominance, Reus leaves with 168 goals, 128 assists, and a treasure chest of memories — including two DFB-Pokal wins and three Supercup titles.
Remember his 2011-12 breakout season at Gladbach? Dortmund splashed €17.1M to bring him back in 2012, and Reus repaid them with goals, flair, and relentless loyalty. Though the Champions League trophy slipped away (we’re looking at you, 2013 final
), his legacy as a Black-and-Yellow icon is sealed.
What’s next for Reus? Speculation’s buzzing — will he chase glory abroad or mentor young talent? Either way, Dortmund’s Südtribüne will never forget his roar.
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Marco Reus to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of 2023-24 season
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