Dortmund ‘relaxed’ over Reus and Hummels renewals

Borussia Dortmund remain “relaxed” over the contract situations of Marco Reus and Mats Hummels, according to sporting director Sebastian Kehl.

Reus and Hummels have both become Dortmund greats after long periods of service, but have just one year remaining on their contracts with the Bundesliga giants.

Since Hummels joined Dortmund – initially on loan – in January 2008, no player has matched his tally of 312 Bundesliga appearances for the club, despite the defender departing for a spell at Bayern Munich between 2016 and 2019.

Reus, meanwhile, is fourth on that list with 243 league appearances, and his 108 Bundesliga goals are the most by any player in that time for BVB.

Both players were part of the squad that reached the 2012-13 Champions League final, a side that also featured current sporting director Kehl. 

Speaking to Sky Sports, Kehl expressed confidence both Germany internationals would pen new deals, saying: “We are relatively relaxed about it. We have a very, very high level of trust. 

“We know that a few contracts will expire next year. And Marco and Mats are very, very important for this club. 

“They have helped shape this club in recent years, they stand for this club and bring an incredibly high level of identification with them: Marco as our captain and Mats as second captain.

Memphis Depay is another player Barcelona are looking to offload, though his earning and saving potential is far smaller. Barcelona have signed Robert Lewandowski and are now looking for a buyer for Memphis- a former United player – and Memphis has been offered back to United.

90min understands however he is not a player they are focusing on signing at this point.

Some reports in Spain have suggested that Barcelona manager Xavi is set to sit with both De Jong and Memphis on their pre-season tour of the United States and indicate that it is best if both join new clubs.

United sources insist they will stay the course on De Jong for as long as it takes this summer to bring him to Old Trafford, with confidence in the club that they will still complete the transfer. United believe they have too much invested in the deal and the player to withdraw, while he is considered essential to Ten Hag’s style of play being implemented.

De Jong is understood to appreciate United’s pursuit, and knows they are doing everything they can to complete the transfer on their end. De Jong has spoken to Ten Hag on a number of occasions since he joined United and is open to the transfer, despite suggestions otherwise.