Decision reportedly made: This BVB star set for the exit | OneFootball

A BVB star is facing the sporting sidelines. His time in Dortmund could end as early as next summer.

At Borussia Dortmund, an important personnel decision is looming: Pascal Groß's time in the black and yellow jersey seems to be coming to an end.

The 34-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season - and much suggests that there will be no extension. As Bild reports, the experienced midfielder currently has little chance of earning a new contract. While Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha and young Jobe Bellingham are regularly in action, Groß is often left on the bench. In the last four games, he only managed 14 minutes of play, twice he was not even in the squad.

Coach Niko Kovac explained: "Pascal is not lacking anything, but as I said, the performance level is quite high at the moment. And since we are very successful at the moment, it is always difficult for one or the other. Of course, it's hardest for me to make the decision, but also for the players who are not involved at the moment."

Just last season, Groß was one of the key players in Dortmund's midfield. However, his influence seems to have significantly diminished. Particularly bitter for him: His contract expires in a summer when he actually wanted to fight for his sporting future once again.

Separation in the summer? BVB probably plans without Pascal Groß

Groß himself sees the situation calmly. Even before the start of the season, he said: "I don't want to extend if the club feels it's not a good fit anymore. I'll be the first to say: 'Thank you, it was fun. Then I'll go a different way'. I don't want to be a burden. I want to help, want to make a difference. If I no longer play a role, then I'd rather not have a contract and go somewhere else where I can help, or quit."

Not only at BVB is Groß currently having a hard time. National coach Julian Nagelsmann also recently decided against nominating him for the national team, so the upcoming international matches will take place without him.

This strengthens the signs that Pascal Groß will no longer play for Borussia Dortmund next summer - despite his transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion just last year, which cost Dortmund around seven million euros. His future in professional football is thus completely open again.

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