Borussia Dortmund Striker Modeste Debunks Rumours He Joined Bundesliga Club Because of More Money

• Anthony Modeste has sent a heartfelt farewell to FC Koln supporters after sealing a move to join Borussia Dortmund this summer
• The Veteran French forward has insisted that he's not leaving Koln after spending 7 seasons with the Bundesliga club just for the money
• Borussia Dortmund signed the 34-year-old as a cover for Ivory Coast forward, Sebastian Haller who has been ruled out after he was diagnosed with a testicular tumor

Anthony Modeste has taken to social media to pen an emotional farewell to FC Koln fans after sealing a move to Borussia Dortmund this summer.

Modeste had spent 7 seasons with the Bundesliga side but had to jump on an offer from Dortmund who were seeking a cover for Sebastian Haller who had been diagnosed with a testicular tumor.

According to Bulinews, Modeste's transfer to Dortmund has led to anger among Koln fans, with some claiming that the move was fueled by money but the 34-year-old has revealed that was not the case.

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"Despite what many might think, I'm not leaving for the money. I turned down big offers from the Gulf countries.

“I have always had the dream to experience the Champions League, and this opportunity has now come my way. I don't think it will come again."

Modeste had a fantastic record with Koln as the 34-year-old had scored 79 times in just 156 appearances for the Bundesliga side but has now penned a 1-year deal with Borussia Dortmund.

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The 21-year-old is said to be assessing his options carefully before making his next move as both Southampton and Leicester have also approached Chelsea for the England winger.

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