Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of Mario Gotze from Bayern
Munich, the 24-year-old returning to the club where he made his name
just three years after leaving for the Allianz Arena.
In a statement on their official website, the Bundesliga side confirmed that Gotze will sign a four-year deal at the club, subject to an upcoming medical.
Quoted in the statement, Gotze said: "When I transferred from Dortmund to Bayern in 2013, it was a conscious decision I made and I will not hide behind it. Three years later, and at 24 years old, I look with different eyes at my former decision. I can well understand that many fans could not understand my decision. I would not make the choice today!
"When I return to my home, I want to try to convince all people - especially those who do not receive me with open arms - by my performances. My aim is to play again my best football. For all of us, the club and the BVB fans."
With the flow of players between Bayern and Dortmund continuing apace this summer, Watzke added: "My thanks at this point go to Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. We have negotiated three transfers with Bayern in this transfer window. All our conversations were marked by great professionalism and mutual trust."
In a statement on their official website, the Bundesliga side confirmed that Gotze will sign a four-year deal at the club, subject to an upcoming medical.
Quoted in the statement, Gotze said: "When I transferred from Dortmund to Bayern in 2013, it was a conscious decision I made and I will not hide behind it. Three years later, and at 24 years old, I look with different eyes at my former decision. I can well understand that many fans could not understand my decision. I would not make the choice today!
"When I return to my home, I want to try to convince all people - especially those who do not receive me with open arms - by my performances. My aim is to play again my best football. For all of us, the club and the BVB fans."
Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke also commented on the signing, saying: "I
am personally very pleased that Mario has decided to Borussia Dortmund.
Ever since his departure in 2013, I have always hoped that he will one
day return to us.
Sporting
director Michael Zorc added: "Mario is a Dortmund player, one of the
most creative midfielders in Europe and only 24 years old. He had
multiple transfer options and made a conscious decision to return to his
hometown club, which was not easy."With the flow of players between Bayern and Dortmund continuing apace this summer, Watzke added: "My thanks at this point go to Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. We have negotiated three transfers with Bayern in this transfer window. All our conversations were marked by great professionalism and mutual trust."
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