2024-08-15 18:36:42
He is a legend at Borussia Dortmund. But in the late autumn of his career, Marco Reus is starting a new chapter. He is moving to the USA.
According to a media report, former German international Marco Reus has found a new employer in the United States. According to ESPN, the 35-year-old has signed a contract with the LA Galaxy franchise and will play in the North American Major League Soccer (MLS) in the future. English superstar David Beckham and Sweden’s legendary striker Zlatan Ibrahimović also once played for the team from California.
This is the first time in Reus’ career that he has moved abroad. After playing for Rot Weiss Ahlen and Borussia Mönchengladbach in the men’s division, he joined his youth club Borussia Dortmund in 2012. Reus, who was born in the North Rhine-Westphalian city, then played for his favorite club for twelve years, and even led the team onto the field as captain for a time.
The offensive player won the DFB Cup with BVB in 2017 and 2021. He and his team failed in the Champions League final twice. In 2013, Reus and BVB lost in the final at Wembley against FC Bayern (1:2). This year, at the same venue, they suffered a 0:2 defeat against Real Madrid.
Now, after 429 competitive matches and 170 goals for Dortmund, Reus is once again taking the step into a league outside of Germany. There has been much speculation about the move to Los Angeles in recent weeks. A week ago, the pay-TV broadcaster Sky reported that Reus and LA Galaxy had reached an agreement and that he would sign a contract in the Hollywood metropolis until 2026. Gerardo Martino, coach of Inter Miami, also recently hinted at the move, speaking at a press conference about a Champions League finalist who would move to the USA.
Reus’ new coach has also spoken about the midfielder in recent weeks. LA coach Greg Vanney recently said: “A player with his profile brings experience, quality and versatility, as well as a winning mentality, a championship mentality.”
Reus’ move to the USA is expected to be officially announced on Thursday.