Borussia Dortmund Sign Pascal Gross from Brighton

Jakarta, Todaysgist.com – Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have signed German midfielder Pascal Gross from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Quoted from the club’s official website on Thursday (1/8/2024), the 33-year-old footballer who is part of squad The German national team at Euro 2024 has passed a medical and performance test to get a two-year contract.

“Pascal has been playing at the highest level for the past few years. He will give us solidity and flexibility. With his experience, he will be a leader who will have a positive impact on the team,” said Borussia Dortmund Managing Director Lars Ricken.

What is interesting, according to Lars, is that Pascal has been a Borussia Dortmund fan since childhood.

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl expressed his joy at bringing Pascal back to German soil.

Previously, Pascal started his career in Germany and played for clubs such as FC Ingolstadt and Karlsruher SC.

“Pascal has great composure and passing ability. His ability to fill more than one position will add a new dimension to our team,” said Kehl.

Kehl assessed Pascal as a player who always spreads threats in the opponent’s territory, both directly and indirectly in all enemy areas.

Pascal Gross himself admitted that he was happy to join his idol club. He promised to repay the club’s trust with optimal play.

“I can’t wait to play with my new teammates in front of the fans at Signal Iduna Park. I will work hard with all the players to achieve our ambitious goals,” said the Mannheim, Germany-born player.

Throughout his career, Gross has played 228 games in the Premier League with a record of 30 goals and 45 assists. In the Bundesliga, he appeared in 70 games with a record of six goals and 12 assists.

For the German national team, Gross scored one goal in eight appearances.