Departure confirmed: Groß bids an emotional farewell to BVB | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund and Pascal Groß are parting ways. The veteran bids an emotional farewell to BVB and is taking on a fresh sporting challenge at Brighton.

The departure is official: Pascal Groß is leaving Borussia Dortmund and returning to his former club Brighton & Hove Albion. The midfielder is moving back to the English Premier League six months before his contract ends, where he was already one of the key figures between 2017 and 2024.

BVB is reportedly receiving a transfer fee of up to three million euros for the veteran, including possible bonuses. The clubs did not disclose official figures. Groß’s new contract with Brighton runs until 2027. For Dortmund, the transfer also means relief on the payroll until the end of the season.

In sporting terms, the role of the 16-time international had recently changed. Under coach Niko Kovac, Groß was only used irregularly, often behind competitors like Felix Nmecha or Marcel Sabitzer. The desire for more playing time was ultimately the deciding factor for the 34-year-old’s move. BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl commented: “Pascal has been an important player for us over the past one and a half years, especially helping us in the final stretch of last season to secure qualification for the Champions League.”

BVB’s Groß returns to Brighton

The farewell is an emotional one for Groß himself. His move to Dortmund fulfilled a long-held dream, as he now emphasized: “For me, a lifelong dream came true, being able to play for Borussia Dortmund.” Especially the appearances at Signal Iduna Park were unforgettable for him: “Above all, running out in our stadium in front of the Yellow Wall was an indescribable feeling every time.”

At Brighton, Groß will now be reunited with familiar surroundings—and at the same time hopes for a new sporting boost. With regular appearances in England’s top league, he wants to recommend himself once again for the German national team and keep his dream of participating in the World Cup alive. Most recently, national coach Julian Nagelsmann had omitted him in the autumn.

For BVB, the chapter of Pascal Groß ends after one and a half years. For the midfielder, a new chapter begins at his old place of work—with clear sporting goals and many familiar faces.

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