Parma Challenges LAFC for Giovanni Reyna With Surprise Bid

Jul 18, 2025 12:35 PM EDT

Giovanni Reyna is on the verge of leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer, as he has not been given enough playing time. Last week, rumors suggested Reyna would be heading to the MLS as LAFC had reportedly been leading the race to sign the midfielder.

Reyna never played in the MLS despite being part of the New York City FC academy. He joined Dortmund in 2019, but since 2023, his minutes have drastically decreased.

The American midfielder was loaned out to Nottingham Forest in 2024 for six months and played 14 games. Reyna made 26 appearances for Dortmund across all competitions this past season.

LAFC seemed as Reyna’s next destination, but Parma from Italy has reportedly made an offer that Dortmund may be willing to accept.

Parma’s Offer for Giovanni Reyna

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Parma offered nearly $7 million plus bonuses to sign Reyna from Dortmund. Parma stayed up in the Serie A in the past season, finishing 16th in the table.

The move appears more attractive for USMNT fans as they wish the player to prefer a move to a European team rather than playing in the MLS. The World Cup is less than a year away, and USMNT fans want their best players to be at their best level.

Despite reports, Fabrizio Romano suggests that LAFC is not in active talks for Reyna this summer. Tom Bogert also confirms there are no active talks between LAFC and Reyna. Bogert believes it could be Reyna’s agent reaching out to the MLS club.

Gio Reyna’s Injury History

Reyna has suffered many injuries over a few years while playing for Borussia Dortmund. Injuries Reyna has suffered are muscular problems, fitness, a fissure of the fibula, and a groin strain.

The midfielder missed 45 games for Dortmund during the 2021-22 season after suffering a muscle injury and having fitness issues. In the 2024-25 season, Reyna suffered a groin strain that kept him out for 77 days and 19 matches.

Reyna was fit during the Club World Cup but only played one game for Dortmund this summer. He came on the pitch 78th minute to replace Pascal Gross, but only had four touches in the game.

Dortmund played five matches in the Club World Cup, reaching the quarterfinals of the competition. They lost 3-2 against Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, with Reyna on the bench. Dortmund finished first in Group F with seven points after two wins and one draw.