Borussia Dortmund have confirmed Andre Schurrle was allowed to miss their clash with Manchester City to enter talks over a potential move.
Germany international Schurrle was an unused substitute in his side's 1-0 International Champions Cup win at Soldier Field in Chicago.
But the 27-year-old's appearance in a Dortmund tracksuit after the game may prove to be his last appearance in the club's colours, as it was acknowledged that he looks set to move on.
“Of course, we won’t tell you which club it is,” a team spokesman said. “He is released for talks for another club.