Speaking to Sport Bild (by means of @bvbnewsblog), Marco Reus has actually exposed the reason he did stagnate within the Bundesliga and rather relocated to the MLS when his agreement ended at Borussia Dortmund. 

Reus left Dortmund after 12 years at the club this previous summertime after the expiration of his agreement, the 35-year-old had actually been related to a go back to his previous club Borussia Mönchengladbach however eventually wound up relocating to the U.S.A.. On why he didn’t move within the Bundesliga, Reus stated:

“There are two things: firstly, the connection to BVB. Suddenly playing for another club in the Bundesliga – and then having to play against BVB, doesn’t suit my nature. “And secondly, it was probably my last chance to take a big step and experience such an adventure.”

Reus then verified that he had actually gotten queries from other Bundesliga sides: 

“Yes, there were. But I blocked it immediately because I simply didn’t want it.”

The 35-year-old had actually likewise gotten queries from Saudi Arabia about a rewarding transfer to the Middle East, nevertheless, like Lionel Messi, Reus decided to transfer to the MLS. On the interest from Saudi, Reus stated: 

“I did a lot of research on the country, which was a lengthy process. But then the job in the USA grabbed me more.”

On the West Coast of America, Reus has actually currently struck the ground running scoring and helping in his launching versus Atlanta United along with including in a loss versus St Louis City. The Galaxy, made well-known by David Beckham, are presently initially in the Western Conference however 2nd total to Inter Miami in the Supporters Shield. 

GGFN | Jack Meenan