Gio Reyna looked task to do big things at Borussia Dortmund, but it now looks like the American playmaker will have to head elsewhere if he wants to become a regular contributor.
Reyna’s future at Signal Iduna Park remains uncertain, Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl confirmed in an interview with Sky Sports Germany on Sunday. Reyna, 21, played the final two minutes on Saturday of Borussia Dortmund’s 3-0 league victory over SV Darmstadt.
The U.S. men’s national team midfielder has been reduced to just 12 combined appearances (320 minutes) across all competitions, opening the door to a potential exit from Borussia Dortmund this month.
Although Kehl didn’t confirm an exit for Reyna, he admitted that it’s been a frustrating season for the talented attacker.
“Gio has had a difficult time and hasn’t played much. It’s not easy with the line-up we have in midfield,” Kehl told Sky 90. “There is a lot of competition for places in his position. I can understand that there might be a certain amount of dissatisfaction. But it’s also important for him to step on the gas. I can’t say at the moment whether he will stay.”
Reyna has totaled 17 goals and 16 assists in 119 combined appearances for Borussia Dortmund since debuting for the first team in February 2020. Injuries have also plagued his time in Germany though, forcing manager Edin Terzic to call on others at times, especially this season.
Whether or not Reyna remains a Borussia Dortmund player by February 1 remains to be seen, but a move away could ultimately be the best move with a crucial USMNT schedule coming in March and June-July.
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