Leon Goretzka’s future at FC Bayern seems to be slowly taking shape as the winter transfer window enters the home straight. After intensive talks with Atlético Madrid, a clear trend is emerging – and this currently speaks against a short-term departure
Even before the Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven, FC Bayern had already been informed that Leon Goretzka was intensively considering a move to Atlético Madrid. In the past few hours, these thoughts have become more concrete. According to information from Sky, very detailed talks and negotiations took place today (Thursday) between all parties involved
Atlético Madrid are said to have laid all their cards on the table. In addition to the sporting project, those responsible also presented concrete financial framework conditions. Nevertheless, the talks proved to be complicated. Apparently, expectations and possibilities continue to diverge, meaning that no agreement has yet been reached
In principle, Munich would be prepared to sell the player early. According to Sky, there is still a tendency internally not to offer Leon Goretzka a new contract beyond the summer. A winter transfer would also give the record champions financial leeway. An immediate transfer could save Bayern around six to seven million euros gross in salary, not including bonus payments
No agreement in sight – summer departure draws closer
A sale in the winter would bring further advantages for FC Bayern, as at least one transfer fee could still be generated. Atlético Madrid are said to have offered a maximum of around five million euros – a sum that takes into account the 30-year-old’s contract status, but is not seen internally as a compelling reason to sell
The decisive factor, however, is the current development. As reported by Sky, the clear trend at the moment is that there will be no winter transfer to Madrid in the coming hours or days – unless something extraordinary happens. Instead, there are increasing signs that Goretzka could finish the current season at FC Bayern and leave the club on a free transfer in the summer
A final decision has not yet been made, but the direction is clear. Atlético remain interested, FC Bayern remain willing to talk, but the decisive breakthrough has yet to come
The coming days could still bring movement, as the transfer window is still open. However, there are currently many indications that the midfielder will not leave FC Bayern in the winter, but will start a new chapter in the summer. As Sky reports, this is currently the most likely scenario
Fittingly, kicker reports that Atlético have almost given up hope of signing Goretzka in this transfer window. According to the specialist publication, Goretzka still feels very comfortable at Bayern despite his reserve role, appreciates working with Vincent Kompany and wants to achieve maximum success with the club.