Medical booked: BVB captain set for move to 2. Bundesliga | OneFootball

After strong performances for Borussia Dortmund II, Tony Reitz now appears to be on the verge of the next step in his career. The BVB U23 captain is seemingly heading to the 2. Bundesliga.

The signs at Borussia Dortmund apparently point to a farewell: Tony Reitz is said to be on the verge of joining 1. FC Magdeburg. Sky reports that both clubs have already agreed on the final details of the transfer.

The 21-year-old is expected to undergo the mandatory medical on Friday and then sign a contract until 2028. An option for an additional year is also reportedly included. According to the report, the transfer fee is believed to be around €400,000. The move has not yet been officially confirmed.

For Borussia Dortmund II, his departure would be a major loss. Since joining from Borussia Mönchengladbach II in February 2025, Reitz had quickly developed into one of the U23’s most important players. In the recently concluded Regionalliga season, he led the team onto the pitch as captain and was one of the most consistent performers in the squad.

BVB captain Reitz apparently set to join Magdeburg

Overall, the versatile defensive player made 37 competitive appearances for Dortmund’s reserve side last season. He scored five goals and provided 13 assists. In the Regionalliga alone, Reitz made 32 appearances, scoring four goals and registering 12 assists. He also featured five times in the Premier League International Cup U21, which BVB won in mid-May with a final victory over Real Madrid.

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Reitz can play both in defensive midfield and at centre-back. Despite his strong development, the youngster was apparently not in BVB head coach Niko Kovac’s plans for first-team appearances. With the move to Magdeburg, Reitz would now be set to play in professional football on a permanent basis for the first time. FCM finished the previous 2. Bundesliga season in 14th place, just two points above the relegation playoff spot.

Particularly noteworthy: his older brother Rocco Reitz is also changing clubs. The Borussia Mönchengladbach professional is set to join RB Leipzig in the summer.

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