Reus reflects on Dortmund departure: “I thought it would be harder”

In a wide-ranging interview, Marco Reus has opened up about his departure from Borussia Dortmund and his decision to head to the United States instead of staying in Germany or moving to Saudi Arabia.

A true Borussia Dortmund legend left the Black and Yellows when Marco Reus joined LA Galaxy at the end of last season.

Reus said an emotional goodbye to the club he spent 12 years with, but surprisingly, he told the TOMorrow Business, Stars & Lifestyle podcast that leaving BVB wasn’t as difficult as he thought it would be.

“I had time to process the whole thing. I thought it would be harder. But it’s probably because it was foreseeable that it would come to an end,” Reus said, noting that his playing time declined in his last two seasons with the club.

“That’s when you realize that maybe it’s time for you to say goodbye.”

At 35, Reus believes he still has a lot to offer – and he doesn’t feel his age is as important in the United States.

“In Germany, they say: ‘OK, he’s too old’. Here it’s different. Either you’re good or you’re not good, it has nothing to do with age,” he said.

A move to Saudi Arabia was also an option, but Reus decided otherwise.

“In the end, we decided to prioritize life and the opportunity to continue building a business here, making new contacts and expanding our own horizons once again.

“When it comes to Saudi Arabia, I probably would have made ten times as much there. But I was never a person who put money first, I just wanted to be happy with my family.”