Lothar Matthäus: Why we won’t extend contract for Marco Reus

BERLIN – Germany icon Lothar Matthäus thinks another contract extension for Marco Reus at Borussia Dortmund makes no sense.

The 33-year-old forward is famously injury-prone and his current deal runs out in June. Dortmund are battling for the Bundesliga title this term alongside Bayern Munich, with captain Reus having never lifted the trophy in 10 years at the club.

“I see other players at Dortmund who can play in Reus’ position,” top pundit Matthäus told Sky. “Julian Brandt blossomed while Reus was injured. They also have Karim Adeyemi.”

His Germany career seems to be over and Matthäus believes a move will do Reus good in the final years of his career.

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“Reus isn’t going to get any better, the injuries will keep happening and he will obviously get older,” the 62-year-old added.

“If they don’t trust Marco Reus 100%, then they should find a suitable solution for both parties.”