Gladbach chief Virkus comments on Reyna transfer | OneFootball

From one Borussia to another. Giovanni Reyna (22) is opening a new chapter in his career. After six years in Dortmund, the American will now play for the league rival from Mönchengladbach. Sports managing director Roland Virkus (58) is delighted with the transfer coup.

Reyna seemed to be on his way to Parma, but Virkus intervened. "Gio is a young, creative player. A transfer where we normally wouldn't have a chance - no chance," the Gladbach boss rejoices in an interview with the Bild-Zeitung. "But he wants to start anew with us. That's why we should be proud that the boy chose Borussia."

For a long time, numerous rumors swirled around the new employer of the offensive all-rounder. At times, Real Sociedad San Sebastián was considered a potential buyer, then clubs from Italy's Serie A showed interest. In addition to Parma, AC and Inter Milan also inquired about the BVB pro. The Los Angeles FC from the North American Major League Soccer (MLS) is said to have also expressed interest in the 32-time national player. However, apart from an unfortunate interlude at Nottingham Forest, Reyna always stayed in Dortmund.

"A bit of residual risk"

In October 2021, transfermarkt.de valued the offensive player at 42 million euros. However, the portal recently estimated his value at only seven million euros. Mönchengladbach has now transferred four million euros to Dortmund. The amount can increase by up to three million euros through bonus payments, totaling seven million euros. Additionally, the Schwarz-Gelben secured a 15% share of the future transfer profit.

After 147 appearances for BVB with 37 goal involvements, Reyna signed with the club from the Lower Rhine until 2028. "A bit of residual risk always remains," says Virkus. "But we're getting an excellent young player that we wouldn't normally get."

Last Sunday, Reyna was already spotted at the Borussia-Park - but not on the pitch. In the stands, he watched as his new teammates struggled to a 0-0 draw against promoted side Hamburger SV.

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