De Sky: The contract of 34-year-old Dortmund midfielder Gross expires next summer, and there are obvious signs of leaving the team.

Hupu, October 7, according to German Sky Sports news, Gross's contract with Dortmund will expire next summer. Current signs show that the veteran midfielder is likely to leave the Yellow and Black Army.

Although his contract with Dortmund contains an automatic renewal option, the clause is linked to the number of appearances. Judging from the current situation, it seems difficult for Gross to meet the trigger standard.

Under coach Kovac, the 34-year-old Gross is temporarily lagging behind Marcel Sabitzer and Felix Nmecha in the midfield competition. This season he has played only 7 games in the Bundesliga, German Cup and Champions League, totaling 243 minutes and contributing 1 assist. The limited playing time also puts his dream of participating in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico at risk.

In the upcoming World Cup qualifiers for the German team, Gross was not called up by the national team coach Nagelsmann. In this regard, Kovac previously expressed his confusion and regret in public.