'End of an era': Reus to leave Dortmund at season's end

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund veteran Marco Reus will leave after 12 years with the side at the end of the season, the club announced on Friday. Both p...

Berlin: Borussia Dortmund veteran Marco Reus will leave after 12 years with the side at the end of the season, the club announced on Friday.

Both parties agreed Reus' contract would not be extended, although the 34-year-old wants to keep playing and will not retire.

"I've dedicated half my life to this club, experienced a lot of ups and downs, but more ups I think," the Dortmund-born Reus said in a video message.

"The club and I came to the decision not to extend the contract. It made me incredibly proud, I'm incredibly grateful to have played for this club for so many years."

Reus, who came through Dortmund's junior system before returning to the club after breaking through at neighbouring Borussia Moenchengladbach, won two German Cups with the side but never lifted the Bundesliga title.