Marco Reus bids farewell to Borussia Dortmund after 12 years

After 12 years with Borussia Dortmund, veteran Marco Reus will be leaving the club at the end of the season. The 34-year-old forward, who has dedicated half of his life to the team, expressed gratitude for his time at Dortmund but confirmed that his contract will not be extended.

Reus, a product of Dortmund's youth system, returned to the club after a successful stint at Borussia Moenchengladbach. Despite winning two German Cups, he never managed to secure the Bundesliga title, coming closest last season before Bayern Munich clinched it once again.

Although Reus will not lift the Bundesliga shield with Dortmund, the team is just two games away from potentially winning the Champions League. Their recent 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final has put them in a strong position to reach the final at Wembley.

Reflecting on his time at Dortmund, Reus emphasized the importance of focusing on the upcoming challenges and the shared goal of bringing the Champions League trophy to the club. His departure marks the end of an extraordinary era, with Dortmund's managing director praising him as one of the club's greatest players and expressing hope for his return in a different capacity after his playing career.