Marco Reus made a classy gesture before he was given a touching tribute by fans and his team-mates after completing his final home game for the club.
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Reus leaves Dortmund after 12 yearsScored in 4-0 win on final daySpecial banner put together in Yellow WallWHAT HAPPENED?
The 34-year-old played at Signal Iduna Park for the final team as Dortmund finished their 2023-24 Bundesliga campaign with a 4-0 win over Darmstadt. One of the stands formed a tribute banner to thank their captain for his services.
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The iconic Yellow Wall formed a visualisation of Reus' iconic No.11 shirt, with the words "Danke Marco!" displayed below. The German international made sure to head over and take the scene in during an emotional moment between the player and fans.
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In a league dominated for so long by Bayern Munich, Reus represents a rare breed in the world of modern football. His loyalty to Dortmund makes his farewell even more emotional and ensures he will be remembered for many years as a club legend.
In fact, Reus paid for a beer for every single supporter who showed up at Signal Iduna Park, as a farewell gesture.
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While the veteran midfielder is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, he has one more bit of business to attend to with his beloved club. Dortmund head to Wembley for the Champions League final on 1 June where they will take on Champions League royalty Real Madrid.