PSV confirmed the signing of former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund star Mario Gotze on a free transfer on Tuesday. PSV snatched up Gotze after his contract with Borussia Dortmund expired at the end of the 2019-20 season. This move signals the first time in his career that the 28-year-old player will play outside the Bundesliga.
Gotze released the following statement on the PSV website, “I had a lot of offers this summer but I am a man of feeling and make my own decisions. I feel I am ready for a very different challenge and I am confident that this should be a very comfortable transition for me.”
The 2010 World Cup winner made headlines during his time at Borussia Dortmund, thereby earning himself a big-money move to Bayern in 2013. In 2016, he decided to return to the club of his youth for another four-year spell.
Last season, the German international fell down the pecking order at Dortmund, losing out on a spot in the starting eleven and only making 21 appearances in total.
PSV director of football John de Jong had the following to say about his club’s new acquisition, “Mario became interested after our head coach Roger Schmidt had gotten in touch with him, and in the end, he proved to be the godsend we had hoped for. We are delighted he has signed a contract with PSV. We are very proud.”
