By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Official: Nico Schulz joins Dortmund

Nico Schulz has joined Borussia Dortmund from Hoffenheim.
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    Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Nico Schulz from Hoffenheim. The German international has signed a five-year contract.

    "Nico Schulz is a defensive player who has made another leap in performance over the past year," said Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc and added:

    "Just like the German national team, we will benefit greatly from his phyicality, pace and extreme dynamics. A player like him with his fighting spirit and greed for success does any team well."

    Nico Schulz said:

    "Borussia Dortmund are a top club which play football that suits me and my style. I think I can help the team with my playing style and that we can achieve great things together."

    According to reports, Borussia Dortmund have paid around €27 million to secure the services of the left-back.

    During the 2018/19 campaign, Schulz made 37 appearances with two goals and nine assists to his name.

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