By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Thorgan Hazard: Joining Borussia Dortmund is a big step forward

The Belgian international is looking forward to playing for Borussia Dortmund.
Thorgan Hazard.
Thorgan Hazard.Photo: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Thorgan Hazard has explained his decision to join Borussia Dortmund from Borussia Mönchengladbach.

"It's a great club and a big step in my career. It was time to take another step forward. I wanted to stay in Germany, because I like this league," the winger told RTBF, according to Fussballtransfers.

"I'm looking forward to playing at this great stadium in front of the fans. I've heard a lot about the Yellow Wall in Dortmund, and I've played there already, of course.

"[Axel] Witsel and I talked about it some time ago. But he didn't really have to convince me. If such a big club come knocking, you want to move," Hazard said.

BVB paid €25 million to sign Hazard who put pen to paper on a deal until 2024.

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