Borussia Dortmund decided to cut their losses with Andre Schurrle and release the German forward one year before his contract was set to expire.
Schurrle just recently returned to Borussia, after spending the 2019/20 season on loan with Spartak Moscow. The 29-year-old played 13 games while in Russia, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
Schurrle joined Borussia on a five-year deal from Wolfsburg back in 2016 in a transfer worth around $35 million. Despite being tipped as one of the key players for the team at the time, he ended up playing just 51 games with the club.
“On reflection, it was a period with highs and lows – but also with many valuable experiences both on a sporting and, in particular, on a personal level,” said Schurrle in a statement. “I would like to thank those responsible at BVB and wish the club and its special fans all the best for the future.”
Throughout his career, Schurrle also played with Mainz 05, Bayer Leverkusen, and Chelsea. He also made 57 appearances with Germany’s national team and was part of the squad that won the World Cup in 2014.
