Marco Reus is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for the German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Germany national football team. Reus is known for his versatility, speed and technique. Dortmund have endured a difficult season but that has not dissuaded Marco Reus from signing a new deal at the club.

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Marco Reus has disappointed a host of top European clubs by signing a new contract with Borussia Dortmund. The deal ties the Germany forward to the club until 2019.

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“I am very happy with my decision to stay at BVB,” said Reus. “Dortmund is my home town and Borussia simply my club. I am looking forward to a successful future with our team and our fantastic fans supporting us. There is a lot to do and I want to be part of that.”

The German newspaper Kicker reports that Reus has turned down an offer at Real Madrid in order to sign the deal at his hometown club, while he has been regularly linked with moves to the Premier League – with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City all mentioned as possible destinations – previously this season.

Dortmund’s managing director, Hans-Joachim Watzke, compared the impact and legacy that Reus could have at the club to that of Steven Gerrard at Liverpool, while the sporting director, Michael Zorc, also expressed his delight.

“He has shown that his heart beats for his hometown and for his hometown club with this decision,” said Zorc. “He is a very important part of Borussia Dortmund’s future.”