Borussia Dortmund announced on Thursday the acquisition of German midfielder Pascal Gross from Brighton & Hove Albion on a two-year contract.
Dortmund reportedly paid up to €10 million ($11 million), including potential bonuses, for the 33-year-old midfielder. Gross, known for his creative play and goal-scoring ability, joins Dortmund after a seven-year stint with Brighton, where he made a significant impact since arriving from FC Ingolstadt in 2017.
A lifelong Dortmund fan, Gross expressed his excitement about joining the club, stating he “can’t wait to play alongside my new teammates.”
Dortmund’s director, Lars Ricken, praised Gross as a “top performer” who will bring “solidity and flexibility” to the squad. Gross has made 228 Premier League appearances, scoring 30 goals and providing 45 assists. He played a key role in helping Brighton secure their first-ever European competition berth by finishing sixth in the 2022-23 season.
Gross was named Brighton’s player of the season twice: once in his debut season (2017-18) and again in his final season last year. He received his first call-up to the German national team at 32 and was included in Julian Nagelsmann’s Euro 2024 squad, earning eight caps and scoring one goal.
Dortmund’s move for Gross comes after a challenging domestic season in 2023-24. Despite reaching the Champions League final, where they lost to Real Madrid, Dortmund finished fifth in the Bundesliga and were eliminated in the last 16 of the German Cup. This summer, they have also signed striker Serhou Guirassy and defender Waldemar Anton from Bundesliga runners-up Stuttgart.
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