Borussia Dortmund is counting on United States teenager Gio Reyna to be a big part of the team’s future. Borussia’s sporting director Michael Zorc recently told reporters that they are looking to sign Reyna to a long-term contract and want to keep him with the club “as long as possible.”
Reyna already played 14 games in the Bundesliga this season despite only turning 17 in November. He also scored his first goal for the senior team in February, which further convinced the team that they need to keep him.
“Our coach, Lucien Favre, and I agree that he has a big future ahead of him,” said Zorc.
Reyna has a youth contract until 2021, but Zorc doesn’t want to take any risks and intends to give the American a professional deal as soon as he turns 18.
“He is still a minor, but we are in very positive talks to, once he turns in 18, keep him at the club for as long as possible,” he added.
Gio Reyna, who is the son of former USMNT captain Claudio Reyna, started his career with the New York City FC’s academy. He joined Borussia youth team in the summer of 2019, but it didn’t take him much to find his way to the seniors. Reyna made his pro debut in January against FC Augsburg, and at 17 years and 66 days broke the record as youngest American to appear in Bundesliga game. The previous record was held by Christian Pulisic.
Reyna went through the majority of the U.S. youth teams, most recently playing for U.S. U-17 selection. He took part in the team’s CONCACAF U-17 Championship, where the U.S. won a silver medal.
