Giovanni Reyna is an attacking midfielder for Borussia Dortmund and the USA, and currently on loan at Nottingham Forest. He is the son of former USA captain Claudio Reyna.
The 18-year-old midfielder was born in Sunderland, England, while his father was playing for Sunderland FC. Giovanni was part of his hometown academy club, New York City FC, before joining Borussia Dortmund in 2019.
BVB have a strong scouting network in the USA and had previously signed American wonderkid Christian Pulisic, now at Chelsea.
Since signing at Signal Iduna Park, Reyna has already broken several records and was rewarded with a new contract at Dortmund until 2026.
After struggling with injuries and reduced to substitute appearances he was loaned to Premier League club Nottingham Forest in January 2024.
Borussia breakthrough
USA debut
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