Captain Hummels committed to Dortmund

Hummels was highly sought-after during the transfer window, with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona reportedly keen on his services.

The World Cup-winning defender with Germany stayed put, and he was subsequently handed the captain's armband after Sebastian Kehl stood down.

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