BVB legend Reus surprises fans with new job | OneFootball

BVB legend Marco Reus is starting a completely new chapter away from professional football. The surprising role he will take on in the future is already causing a stir.

Marco Reus is starting a new chapter: The former captain of Borussia Dortmund will become a team manager in the Baller League, a young small-field league that is gaining popularity, from the upcoming season.

The German indoor football league announced the prominent entry on Wednesday evening. Reus himself explains: "The Baller League is a really cool project for me. It keeps up with the times, appeals particularly to younger fans, and presents football in a new way. For me, this is not a substitute for professional football, but a perfect complement."

The creators are also very pleased. COO Daniel Donaldson says: "With Marco Reus, we are gaining one of the biggest personalities in German football for the Baller League. He is an absolute street footballer and a role model for young people. We are very happy to have him on board as a team manager."

Reus himself is looking forward to the new task: "I find it extremely exciting to be part of it and to contribute my experience. I am very much looking forward to the new task and to working with my team and the league."

BVB legend Reus meets Podolski and Hummels in the Baller League

The 36-year-old, who wore the Borussia Dortmund jersey between 2012 and 2024, moved to Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy a year ago. There he impresses with strong numbers - he scored five goals and eight assists in 21 season games, plus three goals in the Leagues Cup - but things are not going well in terms of sports. Galaxy is currently in last place in the Western Conference with only 20 points from 28 games.

Despite his commitments in the USA, Reus will manage his new team from there. In the Baller League, he meets familiar faces: Co-founders include Lukas Podolski and BVB legend Mats Hummels, who started the project in Cologne in 2024. The match days now take place in Berlin.

The league is interesting for many professionals, former players, but also amateur footballers - not least because of the premiums and the wide reach. Games are played in a 6-on-6 mode, twice for 15 minutes. The matches are broadcast live every Monday on Twitch, Joyn and ProSieben Maxx.

With Marco Reus, the Poldi-Hummels league now gains another prominent face, which should give the format additional appeal.

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