Hummels: I'm considering my Dortmund future

Mats Hummels has confessed he is considering leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer and
heavily hinted it will be for a club outside of the Bundesliga.

The centre-back, 26, has been considered one of the top defenders in world football for
years but has so far resisted overtures from an array of
clubs to stay at Signal Iduna Park.
However, with Dortmund looking likely to finish well short of
the top four this season and interest from clubs such as
Manchester United reported to be strong, Hummels suggested
this summer could see him depart his native Germany.
"I have had many conversations with the leaders of
Dortmund, where I know I am a big part of the team," he
told Kicker. "But I am yet to make a decision about my
future.
"I'm being open about this because I'm not a fan of those
who claim they are staying but, behind the scenes, have
actually secretly agreed a transfer away from their current
club.
"I will do what is best for my career and what I would like to
do. Everyone knows how much I love it at Dortmund, but I
also want to make sure I'm part of a strong team with
powerful players.
"Whether we are in the Champions League, the Europa
League or have no European football at all, it will play no
part in my decision-making.
"Some days I think I would definitely like to move abroad.
But then other days I think I don't fancy it at all.
Basically... I think moving abroad will be good for my
professional and personal well-being. Eventually, I'd like to
leave the Bundesliga."
Hummels also looked ahead to Saturday's derby with Bayern
Munich, which will have very little sway on the German league
title due to Dortmund's poor 2014-15 results.
"We are not as good as in previous years," he added. "We
need a very good performance against the Bavarians. While
in previous years perhaps just a good day was enough to win
against them."
Hummels has played under Jurgen Klopp's Dortmund since
making his loan move from Bayern - where he progressed
through the youth system - permanent in 2009.
Reports suggest BVB could charge up to €45 million this
summer for clubs interested in the Germany international.