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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