Subotic hints at Dortmund exit

Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic admits he is considering his options after struggling to break into the first team under new head coach Thomas Tuchel.

Subotic has been an integral member of the squad for eight years but found himself out of favour after Tuchel replaced Jurgen Klopp as head coach last term.

He missed several games at the end of the campaign due to an arm injury, but even before that he only managed 11 appearances in all competitions throughout the rest of the season.

"I have been a footballer for 10 years and last season was the first where I got little playing time. I needed some time to accept my new situation," Subotic told Ruhr Nachrichten.

"We had a phenomenal season and I understand the coach cannot keep everyone happy. But I did not become a footballer to get paid for warming the bench. I want to play. I am a fighter.

"I really appreciate the club, the team and the fans. But we will definitely sit down to discuss my future. I will have to wait and see what the club want and whether that matches my expectations. You have to be open if that's not the case.

"But we are not there just yet. I always have to laugh about transfer rumours a bit. Sometimes it looks like others know more about my plans than I do," he concluded.