Mats Hummels has revealed who he wanted to bring to Borussia Dortmund during his time at the club. The former BVB player said in an interview with MagentaTV that he had tried to acquire teammates.
Hummels reveals transfer wish
Hummels said he had tried to bring in two players from Gladbach. One came, one didn't. The one who came is probably clear: Marco Reus.
Hummels wanted Reus at Borussia Dortmund
Reus moved to Dortmund from Gladbach in the summer of 2012 for more than 17 million euros and wore the black and yellow jersey for 12 years. He now plays in the MLS for Los Angeles Galaxy.
Ter Stegen moved to Barcelona
Hummels was less successful with his second target. The other was Marc-André ter Stegen. I would have liked to have seen him in Dortmund, Hummels revealed. Ter Stegen moved to FC Barcelona in 2014 for 12 million euros.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Marco Reus joins Borussia Dortmund |
| 2014 | Marc-André ter Stegen joins FC Barcelona |
| 2025 | Mats Hummels ends his playing career |
| 2026 | Borussia Dortmund is 2nd in the Bundesliga, 16 points behind Bayern München |
Borussia Dortmund is currently 2nd in the Bundesliga, 16 points behind leaders Bayern München. The team has scored 70 goals and conceded 34 this season, resulting in a positive goal difference of +36. The last win was a 2-0 victory against Werder Bremen on May 16, 2026.
