For around a year and a half, Leon Goretzka has repeatedly been considered a possible candidate for cancellation at FC Bayern. Now the rumors of a departure are gaining momentum again.
Munich – The personality of Leon Goretzka doesn’t stop at FC Bayern Munich. The German international had long been considered a candidate for elimination, but was able to fight his way back into the starting line-up at times and off the hit list. However, the transfer rumors surrounding the midfielder never completely stopped. Several top international clubs are said to be following Goretzka’s situation closely.
The Bochum native is now 30 years old and is one of the most experienced players in the Munich squad. Six German championships, two DFB-Cup victories, the triumph in the Champions Leagueplus 67 international matches – Goretzka can look back on a successful sporting resume. His contract with FC Bayern expires in the summer of 2026, and the club has not yet made any plans to extend the working paper.
Eight clubs interested in Goretzka
According to the Turkish transfer insider Ekrem Konur Eight clubs (!) from four European leagues are said to be showing interest in Goretzka. Among those mentioned are Fenerbahce and Galatasaray from Istanbul, Juventus Turin and SSC Napoli from Italy, FC Sevilla and Atlético Madrid from Spain, as well as Manchester United and FC Arsenal from the English Premier League.
According to the insider’s report, Bayern would not put any obstacles in the way of the DFB player’s possible departure. The record champions would lose an important option in midfield. In the current season alone, Goretzka has already played 22 competitive games, despite all the speculation about a departure. But there is still a chance of achieving a transfer fee.
Goretzka’s activities on social networks recently caused additional speculation after numerous Instagram posts related to Bayern were deleted. However, that was apparently not an indication of an impending change: Dem BildAccording to the “Bayern Insider” podcast, it is just a conscious social media detox by the midfielder, also due to criticism and hateful hostility. (LF)
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