Transfer confirmed: BVB announce Reyna departure | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund and Giovanni Reyna are parting ways. The 22-year-old US international is moving to Borussia Mönchengladbach and has signed a contract until 2028.

Giovanni Reyna is leaving Borussia Dortmund and joining Borussia Mönchengladbach. The US international signed a contract with the Foals until 2028. There are varying reports regarding the transfer fee: According to kicker, it is said to be in the mid-single-digit million range, while Sky reports around three million euros. This amount could increase to up to seven million euros through bonus payments. In addition, according to BILD, Dortmund holds a resale clause of about 15 percent.

“Unfortunately, his development in recent seasons has not gone as we all had hoped. That’s also why it’s now time for him to start a new sporting chapter,” explained BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl. Reyna came to Dortmund from New York City FC in 2019 and became part of the professional team at just 17 years old.

From BVB to Gladbach: Reyna stays in the Bundesliga

Despite his promising start, he was ultimately unable to meet expectations in the long term. During his years at BVB, he played 147 competitive matches, scored 19 goals, and provided 18 assists. He also played 106 Bundesliga games with 15 goals and had a brief stint at Nottingham Forest in the second half of the 2023/24 season. Reyna himself emphasized: “Borussia is a great, big club. I’m very happy that the transfer worked out.”

The transfer came about even though Parma Calcio had also shown great interest in Reyna. Gladbach was able to convince the American to stay in the Bundesliga. The 22-year-old is expected to help fill the gap left by Alassane Plea’s departure to PSV Eindhoven for the Foals.

While his early years at BVB were marked by a rapid rise and the 2021 cup victory, Giovanni Reyna’s development recently suffered from fluctuations in form and injuries. He was also no longer part of coach Niko Kovac’s plans, so the move to Gladbach offers him the chance to revive his career.

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