- Reus shocks with captaincy relinquishment
- Strange video sparks confusion among fans
- Decision raises questions after contract extension
WHAT HAPPENED? In a surprising move, Reus has voluntarily given up the captain's armband at Borussia Dortmund. This unexpected decision comes shortly after Reus signed a contract extension with BVB, leaving fans and pundits perplexed about the reasoning behind it.
WHAT THEY SAID: "It's very important for me to tell you something personally: I had a lot of time to think during my vacation and decided to pass on the captain's armband," said Reus.
"I informed Edin Terzic and Sebastian Kehl about this yesterday. I was allowed to wear this armband for five years with pride and honour. Thank you for your support over the years and I wish Edin and Sebastian that they find a very good successor - I am sure that they will be successful," he added in the video.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The voluntary relinquishment of the captaincy by Reus raises eyebrows and invites speculation. The German international has been at Dortmund for 12 years now and signed a one-year extension on his existing deal, keeping him at the club until 2024.
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WHAT NEXT FOR REUS? The experienced player will return for pre-season with Dortmund as they return to action on July 12.