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Thorgan Hazard joins Borussia Dortmund on five-year deal

Borussia Dortmund unveils new signing Thorgan Hazard
Image: Thorgan Hazard scored 13 goals for Monchengladbach in 2018/19

Borussia Dortmund have signed Thorgan Hazard from Bundesliga rivals Borussia Monchengladbach on a five-year deal.

The younger brother of Chelsea star Eden scored 13 goals and provided assists for 12 more in 35 matches for Monchengladbach last season.

The 26-year-old Belgium international will help fill the void left by Christian Pulisic, who has joined Chelsea in a £57.6m deal.

Hazard told the Borussia Dortmund website: "I am grateful for five great years at Borussia Monchengladbach and very nice memories.

Thorgan Hazard for Monchengladbach
Image: Hazard has signed a five-year deal with Dortmund

"This was the perfect time to take the next step in my career. I am proud to play for Borussia Dortmund, a top club with incredible fans."

Commenting on the move, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said: "We are delighted that Thorgan has decided to go with Borussia Dortmund.

"He is a seasoned Bundesliga player and Belgian national player, who will help us with his pace and quality of finishing, the proof has been provided."

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Hazard becomes Dortmund's second signing in as many days.

Germany international defender Nico Schulz signed a five-year deal on Tuesday after joining from Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim.

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