Leon Goretzka’s future is taking shape. Following FC Bayern’s decision not to extend the midfielder’s contract when it expires in the summer, there are now growing signs of a move to Italy’s Serie A. According to thelatest reports, the 31-year-old is on the verge of joiningAC Milan
According to the latest reports, the 31-year-old is on the verge of signing for AC Milan. The Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the two sides are in advanced talks. Goretzka could sign a three-year contract with the Rossoneri and earn a net annual salary of around five million euros
Particularly attractive for Milan: the German international would be available on a free transfer due to the expiry of his contract at FC Bayern – a transfer that could be seen as a real coup in both sporting and economic terms
Goretzka himself has recently been very cautious about his future and emphasized that he will not make a final decision on where he will play next season until after the current season
Milan see Goretzka as a key player
The long-established Italian club are apparently making firm plans for Goretzka. Those responsible want to restructure the midfield and are focusing specifically on experience and international quality. According to the report, head coach Massimiliano Allegri has also explicitly identified the Bayern professional as a desired solution
The move would be an exciting step into a new environment for Goretzka, who would be playing abroad for the first time after previously playing exclusively in Germany – first at VfL Bochum, later at FC Schalke 04 and since 2018 at FC Bayern
Competition from Turin – but Milan ahead
Juventus Turin had also recently signaled their interest in the midfielder, but AC Milan currently seem to have the better cards in the poker game. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri may have already beaten their Italian rivals to the punch
Despite his imminent departure, Goretzka continues to leave his mark in Munich. Even if he is not a permanent fixture under Vincent Kompany, he is still part of the extended regular squad. He has made 44 competitive appearances for the German record champions this season
His departure in the summer would mark the end of a long and successful time at FC Bayern – and at the same time the beginning of a new chapter in Italy.