SPORTBILD on Marco Reus' career alternatives:
In Reus' career, there was never a lack of alternatives. He often faced the question: loyalty or adventure? Hero status or (even more) money? He always chose the former. Even in times when no one expected it.
- When Reus moved from Gladbach to BVB in 2012 for €17.5 million, Bayern also desperately wanted him. Not previously known: The then coach Jupp Heynckes invited Reus to his home, there was coffee and cake, and the fireplace was meant to create a cozy atmosphere. Reus listened attentively. But in the back of his mind, the decision had already been made: He only wanted to return to BVB.
- About two years later, PSG knocked on the door for the first time. The then sports director wanted – and should – sign Reus. Since one of the owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi's sons frequently played with Reus and was successful in "FIFA" on the console, PSG's pursuit of the transfer became even stronger. Reus's salary at Dortmund at the time of five million euros could have been tripled. Since the first BVB contract included a release clause of only €25 million, the top clubs in Europe knocked almost on a monthly basis. Paris tried again in 2015, offering a salary of €20 million. So did Real Madrid. However, since Reus always supported Barcelona in Spain, a move to the Real was hard to imagine. Instead, concrete negotiations took place with Barça. In Düsseldorf, Reus and his management met with representatives from Catalonia. They already discussed numbers – and agreed: As soon as Reus gives the green light, the contract will be sent to him. Shortly thereafter, Reus extended his contract in Dortmund until 2019. At a time when the club was in 16th place, in the midst of the biggest sporting crisis in years. For the fans, it was the greatest declaration of love.
- In early 2018, Manchester City reached out and wanted to sign Reus urgently. The club, with coach Pep Guardiola, immediately put the numbers on the table: €23 million annual salary. Again, Reus chose BVB – and his home.
Así despidió Gremio a Luis Suárez.
Bajo la lluvia, con el DT señalándolo, con la ovación de toda la hinchada, con el abrazo de su familia y por supuesto con un gol.
🤯 Hizo 44 G+A (27G/17A) en 53 partidos.
36 años, ídolo en todos lados. 🇺🇾🚬