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Borussia Dortmund sign Pascal Groß

Borussia Dortmund have strengthened their central midfield options with the signing of German international Pascal Groß from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.

The 33-year-old, who was part of Germany’s EURO 2024 squad, passed a medical and performance diagnostics test in Dortmund and has signed a two-year deal. Today he will travel with the team to the training camp at Bad Ragaz in Switzerland.

Groß was born in Mannheim and comes with plenty of experience, having played 228 Premier League games (scoring 30 goals and making 45 assists) and 70 Bundesliga games (6 goals, 12 assists). He also has 8 caps for Germany, scoring 1 goal.

Lars Ricken, Borussia Dortmund Managing Director for Sport, said: “Pascal has become a top performer at the highest level over the last few years. He will give us more solidity and flexibility, and with his experience he will be leader who has a very positive impact for us. And we’re especially pleased to sign him because he has been a Borussia Dortmund fan since he was very young.”

Sebastian Kehl, Borussia Dortmund Sporting Director, said: “We’re delighted to bring Pascal back to the Bundesliga. His composure on the ball, his outstanding passing and positional play and his versatility will add a new dimension to our team. But Pascal also has a keen eye for goal, posing a direct and indirect goal threat in many areas. We have no doubt that he will improve how we play and that he will be a real asset to us with his will to win and his personality.”

Pascal Groß said: “I’m delighted to be a Borussia Dortmund player. Signing for this club is a huge deal for me, as I’ve been a Dortmund fan since I was a kid. I’ll try to repay the club’s faith in me by playing my game, and I can’t wait to play alongside my new teammates in front of the BVB fans at the Signal Iduna Park and to work hard with everyone here to achieve our ambitious goals.”

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Referee Jöllenbeck could have pointed to the spot but ultimately opted for a corner-kick, which Bensebaini delivered to the completely unmarked Malen, who slotted the ball over the line in the six-yard box (25). Beier upped the lead to 2-0 193 seconds later. Brandt spotted the opening, Beier ran perfectly into the space and curled the ball in off the inside of the upright with the outside of his right boot from a centre-left position. Things soon got even better: Can and Malen set Beier in motion down the right flank and he cut the ball back to Brandt, who fired a low shot home from 15 metres out to make it 3-0 (30). In view of the shot count of 7-0 \u2013 the final three found the net \u2013 the scoreline was completely deserved. 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Svanberg registered Wolfsburg's first effort via a header in the 34th minute but Kobel saved it.<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/22/bl-spielbericht/53_Wolfsburg_Kobel.jpg\" data-assetref=\"53_Wolfsburg_Kobel-1734888623139\"><\/p>\nThe home team switched to a back four for the second half (4-3-3) and brought on two attack-minded players in Tiago Tomas and Lukas Nmecha. Felix Nmecha's brother looked set to pull a goal back four minutes after the restart and was clean through on Kobel, but he made a brilliant save to turn it behind for a corner. BVB were too open at the back in this phase. Amoura also had a good opportunity (53). 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BVB were pinned back deep into their own half but did not allow VfL any chances, even if the hosts had turned the shot count in their favour by the 84th minute (11-10). There were eight minutes of stoppage time. But the 10 Black & Yellows saw them through as well.<\/p>\nOutlook:  \n <\/b>BVB have the shortest winter break of any club, with their campaign already resuming in 19 days. On Friday 10 January (20:30 CET), Bayer Leverkusen will visit SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.<\/p>\n<h2>Teams & goals<\/h2>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/22/bl-spielbericht/53_Grafik.jpg\" data-assetref=\"53_Grafik-1734888439939\"><\/p>\nBundesliga Matchday 15 \n Sunday 22 December 2024, 17:30 CET \n VFL WOLFSBURG 1-3 (0-3) BORUSSIA DORTMUND<\/b><\/p>\nVfL Wolfsburg:<\/b> Grabara \u2013 Fischer (Tiago Tomas, 46), Vavro, Koulierakis \u2013 Baku, Arnold, Maehle (Kaminski, 86) \u2013 Svanberg (L. Nmecha, 46), Gerhardt (Özcan, 75) \u2013 Wind, Amoura (Wimmer, 86) \nBor. 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The Black & Yellows put in a very courageous performance and were left bemoaning their lack of luck in front of goal after the final whistle.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"The scenario: <\/b>Saarbrücken had never lost a game to Dortmund's reserves under coach Rüdiger Ziehl. This was a meeting between two of the most in-form teams. BVB were one of the best teams in the division on home turf, while Saarbrücken were one of the top three away teams and also boasted the best defensive record in the 3. Liga. While Saarbrücken are battling for promotion, Borussia have pulled away from the lower echelons of the table in recent weeks.<\/p>\nPersonnel matters:<\/b> Yannik Lührs was brought in from the first-team squad and drafted into the heart of defence. That resulted in Franz Roggow moving into midfield and replacing Felix Paschke. Kjell Wätjen started in place of the suspended Michael Eberwein. Babis Drakas replaced Cole Campbell, who has travelled to Wolfsburg for the first team's game on Sunday, in the starting XI. Only two players in the BVB squad were over 23 years of age.<\/p>\nThe match & analysis: <\/b>A great crowd of 4,879 spectators at Stadion Rote Erde \u2013 1,481 of whom were visitors from Saarland \u2013 bore witness to a dogged encounter. The home team repeatedly tried to play long balls to the quick wingers Julian Hettwer and Babis Drakas. Borussia registered their first shot at goal through Jordi Paulina in the 16th minute after launching such a counter-attack following a Saarbrücken corner-kick. Things got really dangerous for Phillip Menzel in goal for the visitors two minutes later following a Kjell Wätjen free-kick. A ball from a deep position landed on the head of Saarbrücken's Philip Fahrner, who played the ball against the woodwork of his own goal.<\/p>\nBorussia were unlucky in the 28th minute of the match when the referee overlooked an alleged FCS handball in the box and did not award a penalty to the home team. But after making several protests, the Black & Yellows did not let themselves be knocked off their stride and got their next shot away via Antonio Foti only a short while later \u2013 though it was too central and at Menzel.<\/p>\nSaarbrücken were almost toothless, in part because BVB defended really well and kept the ball away from their own goal. The already raucous crowd groaned in the 40th minute when Julian Hettwer flicked the ball goalbound at the near post with his back to goal following a corner-kick and struck the woodwork.<\/p>\nThe second period was devoid of any attacking action for a long time. Like in the first half, the ball was passed around in midfield for the most part. Menzel, who had been strong up to that point, attempted a direct duel with BVB striker Jordi Paulina after a back-pass in the 62nd minute. However, the Dutchman did not get the decisive contact on the ball to punish the goalkeeper's risk-taking..<\/p>\nJulian Hettwer had to be substituted with back problems in the 82nd minute and missed his team's offensive in the closing stages. In stoppage time, a free-kick cross from Baran Mogultay flew into the penalty area. Saarbrücken's Menzel misjudged the ball and the visitors joined forces to stop themselves from going behind. Substitute Justin Butler tested the goalkeeper once again a minute later but it remained goalless at 0-0 until the final whistle.<\/p>\nCoach Jan Zimmermann:<\/b> "We did not give much away but didn't have many chances ourselves at the same time. Nonetheless, we could've definitely used one of the few chances we had. But today we kept a clean sheet at the back and we'll see that as a positive development. We can look back positively on the first half-season. The development and the way we play football are very positive and we can go into the break and the second half-season with a good feeling."<\/p>\nFranz Roggow:<\/b> "We would've taken the point prior to the game. We had the better chances in the end; Saarbrücken couldn't have complained if they had lost here today. Two months ago we would've lost a game in which we were better but did not score. Now we're defending well and keeping a clean sheet at the back. We'll set ourselves this tally of 26 points as a goal for the second half- season."<\/p>\nOutlook:<\/b> The Dortmund reserves now have a break from competitive matches until 18 January. Then they will return to action away to SpVgg Unterhaching.<\/p>\nGoals:<\/b> None<\/p>\nU23s:<\/b> Lotka \u2013 Mogultay, Hüning, Lührs, Krevsun \u2013 Wätjen (Elongo-Yombo, 59), Roggow, Foti (Jessen, 87) \u2013 Hettwer (Butler, 82), Drakas (Paschke, 58), Paulina (Lelle, 87)<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/21/spielbericht-u23/U23_Saarbruecken_3.jpg\" data-assetref=\"U23_Saarbruecken_3-1734800392361\"><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/21/spielbericht-u23/U23_Saarbruecken_1.jpg\" data-assetref=\"U23_Saarbruecken_1-1734800442046\"><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"The scenario: <\/b>Saarbrücken had never lost a game to Dortmund's reserves under coach Rüdiger Ziehl. This was a meeting between two of the most in-form teams. BVB were one of the best teams in the division on home turf, while Saarbrücken were one of the top three away teams and also boasted the best defensive record in the 3. Liga. While Saarbrücken are battling for promotion, Borussia have pulled away from the lower echelons of the table in recent weeks.<\/p>\nPersonnel matters:<\/b> Yannik Lührs was brought in from the first-team squad and drafted into the heart of defence. That resulted in Franz Roggow moving into midfield and replacing Felix Paschke. Kjell Wätjen started in place of the suspended Michael Eberwein. Babis Drakas replaced Cole Campbell, who has travelled to Wolfsburg for the first team's game on Sunday, in the starting XI. Only two players in the BVB squad were over 23 years of age.<\/p>\nThe match & analysis: <\/b>A great crowd of 4,879 spectators at Stadion Rote Erde \u2013 1,481 of whom were visitors from Saarland \u2013 bore witness to a dogged encounter. The home team repeatedly tried to play long balls to the quick wingers Julian Hettwer and Babis Drakas. Borussia registered their first shot at goal through Jordi Paulina in the 16th minute after launching such a counter-attack following a Saarbrücken corner-kick. Things got really dangerous for Phillip Menzel in goal for the visitors two minutes later following a Kjell Wätjen free-kick. A ball from a deep position landed on the head of Saarbrücken's Philip Fahrner, who played the ball against the woodwork of his own goal.<\/p>\nBorussia were unlucky in the 28th minute of the match when the referee overlooked an alleged FCS handball in the box and did not award a penalty to the home team. But after making several protests, the Black & Yellows did not let themselves be knocked off their stride and got their next shot away via Antonio Foti only a short while later \u2013 though it was too central and at Menzel.<\/p>\nSaarbrücken were almost toothless, in part because BVB defended really well and kept the ball away from their own goal. The already raucous crowd groaned in the 40th minute when Julian Hettwer flicked the ball goalbound at the near post with his back to goal following a corner-kick and struck the woodwork.<\/p>\nThe second period was devoid of any attacking action for a long time. Like in the first half, the ball was passed around in midfield for the most part. Menzel, who had been strong up to that point, attempted a direct duel with BVB striker Jordi Paulina after a back-pass in the 62nd minute. However, the Dutchman did not get the decisive contact on the ball to punish the goalkeeper's risk-taking..<\/p>\nJulian Hettwer had to be substituted with back problems in the 82nd minute and missed his team's offensive in the closing stages. In stoppage time, a free-kick cross from Baran Mogultay flew into the penalty area. Saarbrücken's Menzel misjudged the ball and the visitors joined forces to stop themselves from going behind. Substitute Justin Butler tested the goalkeeper once again a minute later but it remained goalless at 0-0 until the final whistle.<\/p>\nCoach Jan Zimmermann:<\/b> "We did not give much away but didn't have many chances ourselves at the same time. Nonetheless, we could've definitely used one of the few chances we had. But today we kept a clean sheet at the back and we'll see that as a positive development. We can look back positively on the first half-season. The development and the way we play football are very positive and we can go into the break and the second half-season with a good feeling."<\/p>\nFranz Roggow:<\/b> "We would've taken the point prior to the game. We had the better chances in the end; Saarbrücken couldn't have complained if they had lost here today. Two months ago we would've lost a game in which we were better but did not score. Now we're defending well and keeping a clean sheet at the back. We'll set ourselves this tally of 26 points as a goal for the second half- season."<\/p>\nOutlook:<\/b> The Dortmund reserves now have a break from competitive matches until 18 January. Then they will return to action away to SpVgg Unterhaching.<\/p>\nGoals:<\/b> None<\/p>\nU23s:<\/b> Lotka \u2013 Mogultay, Hüning, Lührs, Krevsun \u2013 Wätjen (Elongo-Yombo, 59), Roggow, Foti (Jessen, 87) \u2013 Hettwer (Butler, 82), Drakas (Paschke, 58), Paulina (Lelle, 87)<\/p>\n<img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/21/spielbericht-u23/U23_Saarbruecken_3.jpg\" data-assetref=\"U23_Saarbruecken_3-1734800392361\"><img src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/profis/2024/12/21/spielbericht-u23/U23_Saarbruecken_1.jpg\" data-assetref=\"U23_Saarbruecken_1-1734800442046\"><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-4e754267a6","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"U23s pick up a point against Saarbrücken","exportedType":"text/plain"},"matchId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"matchId","title":"match id","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"data-layer":"{\"editable-4e754267a6\":{\"@type\":\"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable\",\"linkUrl\":\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2024/12/21/U23s-pick-up-a-point-against-Saarbruecken.html\"}}","author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"alt":"U23_Saarbruecken_2.jpg","externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"-446946811","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in news wall on homepage","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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Our thoughts are with those affected, the victims and their relatives.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Borussia Dortmund are deeply shocked and saddened by the attack that took place at the Christmas Markets in Magdeburg on Friday evening. Our thoughts are with those affected, the victims and their relatives.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"In the days leading up to Christmas, when so many families are spending time together and hoping for a peaceful new year, we are shocked by this cruel act. We wish the families of the victims great strength in these difficult times.<\/p>\nThere will be a minute's silence at the BVB U23s' home game against 1. FC Saarbrücken at Stadion Rote Erde (Saturday at 14:00 CET) to pay tribute to those affected. Both the U23s and the Borussia Dortmund first team (in Wolfsburg, Sunday at 17:30 CET) will take to the pitch for their matches wearing black armbands. \n<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"In the days leading up to Christmas, when so many families are spending time together and hoping for a peaceful new year, we are shocked by this cruel act. We wish the families of the victims great strength in these difficult times.<\/p>\nThere will be a minute's silence at the BVB U23s' home game against 1. FC Saarbrücken at Stadion Rote Erde (Saturday at 14:00 CET) to pay tribute to those affected. 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