Leon Goretzka is about to leave FC Bayern. The 31-year-old’s contract expires in June and there will be no extension. This will mark the end of an era at Säbener Straße in the summer – and the poker about his future is noticeably picking up speed
There has been speculation about possible suitors for months, with Atlético Madrid and FC Arsenal considered hot candidates, while Tottenham Hotspur and Bayer Leverkusen have also been rumored recently. Now a new favorite has apparently emerged: Inter Milan
Inter repositions itself
As the portal Fichajes reports, the Nerazzurri are currently said to have the best cards in the race for the German international, with Milan planning structural changes to the squad after Inter surprisingly failed to make the play-offs in the Champions League against FK Bodø/Glimt
The Italian top club wants to realign its midfield and is looking for experience, physicality and international quality – attributes that Goretzka still brings to the table despite his imminent departure from Munich. The fact that he is available on a free transfer makes him even more attractive to Inter
Financial opportunity through free transfer deal
A transfer would be particularly interesting for Milan from an economic perspective. Without a transfer fee, there would be financial leeway to make improvements to other areas of the squad – a decisive factor in times of growing financial sensitivity in Serie A
For Goretzka himself, Italy could be an attractive option. After many years in the Bundesliga – first at VfL Bochum and Schalke 04, then at FC Bayern – it would be his first time abroad. In sporting terms, he would continue to perform at the highest level at Inter and play regularly at international level
It remains to be seen whether Inter will actually win the race in the end, but one thing is clear: the market for Leon Goretzka is on the move.
