Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus has snubbed interest from the Premier League as he signs new long-term deal until 2023
German international has expressed his delight at extending his stay at Signal Iduna Park despite rival offers
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MARCO REUS has snubbed the lure of the Premier League after signing a lucrative long-term contract at Borussia Dortmund until June 2023.
The 28-year-old has been linked with Tottenham, but any speculation of an exit away has been shut down after the German extended his stay at Signal Iduna Park.
Expressing his delight on the Dortmund website, Reus said: "Since 2012 I wear the jersey of Borussia. I am happy and proud to announce today that I will continue to wear it.
"Dortmund is my home, BVB is my club! Since childhood I have dreamed of running aground in black and yellow and playing for this club.
"With deepest conviction I would like to set a clear signal for the future with this signature.
"The fact that I can renew my commitment to the association today is also a thank you to our fantastic fans, who have always kept to me.
"The fact that BVB, with Hans-Joachim Watzke and Michael Zorc at the top, has repeatedly helped me in less than perfect times has also had a positive effect on my decision. At this point it is important to me to say thank you!"
Reus, a former Dortmund youth star, rejoined the club in 2012 after signing from Borussia Monchengladbach, and has since went on to score 92 goals in 194 goals in all competitions.
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But once again this season, he has enjoyed an injury-plagued campaign, featuring a mere seven times for the Bundesliga giants.
Dortmund chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke was full of praise for the German international, claiming he has rejected moves to an array of the world's best clubs.
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He said: "We are very happy that Marco - although the best clubs in the world have repeatedly offered for him in the past - has decided to extend his contract prematurely and for a very long time.
"I have a special personal relationship with him. The discussions with Marco and his adviser were constructive and harmonious right from the beginning.
"This player shows the highest degree of identification, which we are very proud of."
In other news in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich ace Joshua Kimmich has penned a new five-year deal at the Allianz Arena.