After an impressive 12-season run, Marco Reus, the stalwart of Borussia Dortmund, announced his departure from the club at the end of the 2023-24 season. The 34-year-old midfielder expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the club that has been his home for over a decade.
\"I am incredibly grateful and proud for this special time at my club Borussia Dortmund,\" Reus stated. \"I spent more than half of my life in this club and enjoyed every day, although there were of course difficult moments.\" These words mark the end of an era for both Reus and the fans who have cherished his contributions on the field.
Reus began his professional journey at Rot Weiss Ahlen before making a significant move to Borussia Monchengladbach, where his standout performance in the 2011-12 season, scoring 18 goals and providing 12 assists, caught the attention of Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund invested 17.1 million euros to bring him back to Westfalenstadion in July 2012.
Throughout his tenure at Dortmund, Reus amassed an impressive tally of 168 goals and 128 assists in 424 appearances. Despite facing multiple major injuries and playing during Dortmund's challenging years against Bayern Munich's dominance in the Bundesliga, Reus played a pivotal role in securing two DFB-Pokals and three DFL-Supercup titles for the club.
As Reus prepares to embark on the next chapter of his career, his legacy at Borussia Dortmund remains indelible, inspiring future generations of players from the prestigious BVB Evonik Football Academy.
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Marco Reus to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of 2023-24 season
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