Marco Reus is leaving the European football stage. © APA/afp / INA FASSBENDER

Marco Reus moves to the USA

The transfer of former German national soccer player Marco Reus to the Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer (MLS) is complete, according to a media report.

August 15, 2024

From: dpa

According to the broadcaster ESPN The 35-year-old has signed a contract. The US club is expected to officially announce the midfielder's free transfer shortly. Football stars David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were also once under contract in Los Angeles.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the long-time professional from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund will receive a contract with the five-time MLS Cup winners until December 2025, plus an option to extend. BVB had not offered Reus a new contract after twelve years. However, the Dortmund native said he was keen on "a new adventure".

After a weak preseason in 2023, in which LA missed the playoffs, Galaxy is currently one of the title contenders. With Reus as another offensive alternative, they are aiming to win their first MLS Cup title since 2014.