‘Something truly special’: Groß raves about his time at BVB | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund and Pascal Groß parted ways in the winter. Now the national player talks about his time at BVB, his return to England, and his big dream of the 2026 World Cup.

After one and a half years at Borussia Dortmund, Pascal Groß began a new chapter in the winter of 2026 – and at the same time found a familiar environment again. The midfielder left BVB and returned to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. In an interview with Sky, the 34-year-old spoke about his time in Dortmund, his return to England, and his big dream of the World Cup.

Despite his departure, Groß looks back very positively on his time at BVB. The veteran played a total of 66 competitive matches for the Black and Yellows and gathered impressions that mean a lot to him. "Playing for Dortmund was something very special for me," the midfielder explained. He was particularly impressed by the atmosphere: "In the stadium and in front of the fans – the Champions League and just the size of the club."

Even though he spent only a comparatively short time in Dortmund, the experience shaped him. "Getting to know all of this and being part of it for 18 months made me proud. I wouldn't want to miss any of it," Groß said in retrospect.

Ex-BVB star Groß hopes for World Cup nomination

Since his return to Brighton, the German national player feels very comfortable again. Both professionally and personally, he quickly found his footing. "I feel very comfortable – privately, but also sportingly," Groß reported. The quality of the league makes every match particularly challenging: "The league is a lot of fun. Every game is a huge challenge."

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An important factor for his move back to England was also looking towards the future in the national team. Groß hopes to recommend himself again for the German national team and head coach Julian Nagelsmann with strong performances. His big goal is to participate in the 2026 World Cup.

"And everyone knows, of course, that it's my big dream," emphasized the midfielder. Therefore, the return to the Premier League also played a role: "That was also a big reason for my move back to England." Currently, Groß is working on attracting attention with consistent performances. "I just try to perform well. I play here, feel good, feel very fit – and then I'll let myself be surprised," he said.

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