Update on Mats Hummels’ potential return to Borussia Dortmund | OneFootball

While Mats Hummels recently announced his retirement on social media, plans he has following the conclusion of his season with AS Roma. Yet the former German International could be enticed to hold off on hanging up his boots, especially if it means putting on a Black and Yellow kit once again.

After Nico Schlotterbeck’s season-ending injury, speculation began rising in regard to a potential return of Mats Hummels. The club was already in need of another solid center back, and losing Schlotterbeck is a huge blow. I fully expect BVB to pursue the signature of another defender this summer, but doing so before the middle of June seems unfeasible.

A player like Mats Hummels, who has spent the majority of his career with BVB, and maintained a good relationship with the hierarchy, for the most part, could slot into Dortmund’s back line with some ease. Many of the current squad have already played alongside the veteran since he’s not even a year removed from the club.

Speaking on the matter following Dortmund’s 3-2 win over Hoffenheim, BVB CEO, Hans-Joachim Watzke addressed the speculation.

I think the potential of a Mats Hummels return is very exciting. He might not be exactly what we need on the pitch right now, but he could join the club quickly, and his leadership could certainly help the locker room. Only time will tell if we see a formal competitive return of Mats Hummel, or a simple appreciation match at the end of the summer.