Gio Reyna ‘eyes Dortmund departure after appearing in just 12 of 30 games as Aston Villa considers making a run at the US winger for $16million-$22m’
- Claudio Reyna – an ex-American captain – played for Manchester City and Sunderland
- Outside England, Gio has candidates throughout Europe, mainly in Ligue 1 and La Liga
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USMNT star Gio Reyna has been linked with a move to English side Aston Villa this month, with the winger looking for playing time after falling out of favor at Borussia Dortmund, according to reports FootballTransfers.com.
The 21-year-old Tyne-and-Wear-born American was once considered one of the most promising players in world football but has failed to score or assist in 12 games in all competitions this season.
What’s more is that Reyna has earned just two starts since August and has only made more than half one appearance.
He could now follow in his father’s footsteps by playing in England. Claudio Reyna was a midfielder with 87 and 28 appearances for Manchester City and Sunderland. He was a fan favorite among both groups of supporters.
Reyna, who is under contract with Dortmund until 2025, is ‘determined to leave the club in January, according to a report from ESPN. His estimated worth is around £12-17 million ($16-$21 million).
Gio Reyna has been linked with moves across Europe, with a new suitor emerging at Aston Villa
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa is flying unexpectedly high this season and is fourth in the league
Aston Villa’s interest in the young striker comes at a time when the club sit fourth in the Premier League – a qualifying spot for next year’s Champions League group stage – and are staging a shock title race against including Liverpool and Manchester City. and Arsenal.
But to maintain the momentum until May, Villa must strengthen their squad.
Reyna has been linked with a move away from Germany in January, with Marseille in France, Sevilla and Real Sociedad in Spain, and Nottingham Forest, as well as Wolves and now Aston Villa, all showing interest in the player.
On Friday, in the aftermath of the USA’s 1-0 defeat to Slovenia, head coach Gregg Berhalter showed his support for Reyna regarding his reasons for wanting to leave Dortmund this month.
United States head coach Gregg Berhalter said he understands Reyna’s reasons for leaving BVB
“Any professional who is competitive wants to be on the field,” Berhalter said. “This is a case where Gio has not been given the playing time he wants and may be looking for alternative options, and that is completely understandable.”
Reyna became the youngest American to debut in the Bundesliga in 2020 at the age of 17.
He was limited to a few substitute appearances at the 2022 World Cup, and a feud between the Reyna and Belhalter family resulted in Berhalter being replaced by interim coaches for much of last year. Berhalter resumed coaching in September and Reyna played four games with the US in October and November.
“We support him in his quest to be on the field regularly and look forward to the outcome,” said Berhalter.
