Leon Goretzka’s future at FC Bayern is more open than ever. While his contract expires in the summer and talks are stagnating, interest from abroad is increasing noticeably – especially from England
The signs surrounding Leon Goretzka continue to intensify. The 30-year-old’s contract at FC Bayern expires at the end of the season and an extension has not yet been discussed. While there is noticeably little movement at Säbener Straße, the midfielder is increasingly being linked with a move abroad. The Premier League in particular seems to be getting into position
As the portal Fichajes reports, several English Premier League clubs are interested in the German international, with Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest and West Ham United reportedly keeping an eye on Goretzka. The portal does not provide any concrete details on possible talks or financial conditions, but the names alone show that Goretzka continues to be highly rated on the international market
Premier League or Turkey – Goretzka has options
Parallel to the England rumours, there are also new developments from Turkey. According to Fanatik, Galatasaray Istanbul are preparing a move and want to submit an offer to FC Bayern and the player’s side in the near future. A transfer fee of around ten million euros is reportedly being discussed – an amount that seems realistic given the contract situation. Previously, city rivals Fenerbahce had already been linked with Goretzka
For Galatasaray, the midfielder could be a key transfer not only in sporting terms, but also strategically. The club wants to remain internationally competitive and sees Goretzka as an experienced leader with Champions League experience
Goretzka just a supplementary player at FC Bayern?
Goretzka’s role in Munich has changed noticeably in recent months. Although he has made 22 competitive appearances and played 1,018 minutes in the current season, he is no longer an undisputed regular. Joshua Kimmich is set in central midfield, Aleksandar Pavlovic has overtaken Goretzka and Tom Bischof is seen as a great hope for the future
The competition is fiercer than ever – and Goretzka does not seem to be able to win it at the moment. It is also striking that there are no public signals of a contract extension. Unlike with other key players, those responsible are keeping a conspicuously low profile, which can be seen as a clear indication of a separation in the summer
Goretzka has done himself a great deal of credit in the past. He has worn the FC Bayern shirt since 2018 and was a key player under Hansi Flick, particularly in the 2019/20 treble season. His dynamism, goal threat and physical presence made him one of the best box-to-box players in Europe at the time.