Reus explains his move to America: “Definitely not the Bundesliga”

As of Thursday afternoon German time, it's clear: Marco Reus will join MLS franchise Los Angeles Galaxy and chase the title in America. The 35-year-old took to social media to rave about her new career status – and once again underlined her looks.

“The contact with LA Galaxy came very, very early and I liked it immediately. Not only the conversations, but also the environment. It's not that bad to live here (…). Accordingly, my early decision was to come here and continue playing football,” Reus said in an interview. explained. the sky.

Reus can't imagine staying in Germany after his time at Borussia Dortmund. “It was clear to me that I definitely don't want to stay in the Bundesliga. To be honest, Europe is not an option for me now because I want to do something completely different at the end of my career,” said the attacking star.

“Linguistically different, family different. To get a chance to be noticed again somewhere else, to continue my education and see a different horizon.”

Reus isn't the first star to decide to move to the LA Galaxy shortly before the end of his career. Big names like David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and Zlatan Ibrahimovic played for the Californian. “It makes me proud. All three of them have done an incredible job – in the past – and then they got the troops back here. That's my aim as well. “I want to be champions here with the club,” Reus said.

Lionel Messi, who made his debut for Inter Miami in July 2023, has also been in the league for about a year. Argentina have yet to welcome Reus to the league. “He hasn't sent a message. I doubt there will be another. But it's nice to play against him again in the league.