BVB threatened to really break out as one of the big boys of European football – but after Bayern Munich decided to buy up half their squad, the challenge faltered.
Now the club are struggling just to stay in the top flight of German football – and will not be getting back into the Champions League.
There is only so long a player who has the qualities of Reus will stay at a mid table side and when that patience wears thin, a departure will occur.