On the green field, some names are destined to be remembered, and the
Royce (name)
This is one of them. Recently, as the final whistle blew for the Bundesliga finale, the
Borussia Dortmund (city in Germany)
The legendary captain of the team, Reus, also had one of the most important farewell matches of his career. The 34-year-old has written a monumental chapter in his 22 years with Dortmund.
Royce's path to soccer began in Dortmund's youth camp, a team he has been associated with since the age of six. In the ten years between 1995 and 2005, he grew up step by step, from the star of the ladder team to the core of the first team, every step of the way is solid and determined. 2012, Reus returned to Dortmund from Borussia Mönchengladbach, officially opened his first team career.
Since the summer of 2012, Reus has made 424 appearances for Dortmund's first team, contributing 169 goals and 128 assists. Behind his statistics are countless breakthroughs, passes and scores, and his endless loyalty and love for the team. Under his leadership, Dortmund reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2013, won the German Cup twice and the German Supercup three times, honors that testify to Royce's leadership and talent as captain.
Royce captained Borussia Dortmund for five years from 2018 to 2023, earning the respect of his teammates and fans for his leadership style and performance on the pitch. He was named German Footballer of the Year twice, the highest recognition of his career. However, all stories have an end, and Royce's Dortmund career was no exception.
On the 3rd of this month, Borussia Dortmund officially announced that Reus will not renew his contract with the team, and he will leave the team as a free agent this summer. This news makes countless fans feel reluctant to part with, but at the same time also for the Royce is about to open a new chapter to look forward to. According to the German media "Sports Picture News" reported that Royce after leaving Dortmund, neither will choose to retire, nor will join other Bundesliga teams, his future will have new possibilities.
In Royce's farewell match, he made his debut and wore the captain's armband as he led his team to the field of play. This is his final tribute to Dortmund and his final offering to soccer. As the final whistle blew, Royce's figure faded away on the pitch, but his legend will always remain in the hearts of fans.
Royce's farewell is not only a review of the past, but also a promise for the future. His career may be over, but his spirit and influence will continue to inspire the younger generation of players. Royce, the legendary captain of Borussia Dortmund, will begin a new chapter in his soccer career, and we, as his witnesses, will always remember this moment.
