Marco Reus (36, LA Galaxy), who was a symbol of Borussia Dortmund, returned "home" once again. This time it was not as a player but in a new role. He has transformed into the club's face and representative as a "BVB ambassador," continuing his deep ties with Dortmund.
Dortmund announced on the 11th (Korea time), just before kickoff of the UEFA Champions League match against Bodø/Glimt, that Reus would officially take on the role of club ambassador. Going forward, Reus will represent BVB at various events and official occasions.
According to German publication Kicker, the club described it as "the return of a legend," and Reus did not hide his emotion, saying "Dortmund is my life itself."
Reus's Dortmund story is long and clear. Born in Dortmund, a product of the club's youth system. After stints at Rot-Weiß Ahlen and Borussia Mönchengladbach, he returned to his hometown team in 2012 and remained the club's symbol for 12 years until leaving in 2024.
Bundesliga: 294 appearances, 120 goals, 95 assists. He wore the captain's armband for five seasons, reached the 2013 UEFA Champions League final, and lifted the DFB-Pokal in 2017 and 2021.
Like Son Heung-min, who visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the 10th, Reus appeared at Dortmund's home stadium that day. He was invited as a DAZN commentator to watch the Champions League match. Locals even speculated that "he might become a face we see every weekend going forward."
Reus currently plays in Major League Soccer (MLS) for LA Galaxy. After transferring in the summer of 2024, he experienced a championship in his first season, and his contract runs through 2026. The veteran has 48 appearances for the German national team, but he is still not rushing into retirement. He has expressed determination that he can "keep playing" even after his contract with LA Galaxy ends.
While continuing his playing career, Reus also serves as ambassador for his hometown club. His return means more than a simple symbol. A living legend carrying Dortmund's DNA has once again taken center stage at the club. The club and Reus's "second act together" has officially begun.
The club announced that "until the 12th (local time), everyone who orders the 2025-2026 season home jersey from the club online shop will receive free 'No. 11 — Reus' name and number marking."
Meanwhile, with Reus watching, Dortmund drew 2-2 with Bodø/Glimt in the sixth match of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League group stage at BVB Stadion Dortmund.
Had they won, depending on other teams' results they could have looked as high as third place, but the draw added only one point, and Bodø/Glimt, still without a win, collected a valuable point on a difficult away trip.
Dortmund lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation and took early control, and went ahead in the 18th minute of the first half with Brandt's opening goal. But they conceded an equalizing header to Alesami at the end of the first half and went into the break 1-1. At the start of the second half Brandt struck again and it seemed Dortmund had seized the momentum, but defensive fragility held them back. In the 30th minute of the second half, they conceded in a scramble to Hauge and the score became 2-2 again.
Dortmund brought on players such as Kirasi and Adeyemi to mount an all-out attack, but lacked decisive finishing, and right before the end of the match they even faced the risk of an own goal from a back pass error. In xG Dortmund led 2.89 to the opponent's 1.38, but the inability to hold two leads due to lapses in defensive concentration was painful.
Bodø/Glimt did not give up until the end and took a meaningful point in the group stage where they had gone without a win. Meanwhile, Dortmund missed a chance to climb the standings and now carry pressure into the remaining two matches.
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