Leon Goretzka will leave FC Bayern on a free transfer in the summer and it is now becoming clear where the midfielder would prefer to go
Leon Goretzka’s departure from FC Bayern is certain. The 31-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season and will not be extended. After several successful years at Säbener Straße, this marks the end of a formative chapter – and the transfer poker for the German international continues to gather pace
As reported by BILD, Goretzka already has a clear dream destination for the next step in his career. According to the report, the midfielder would prefer to move to Arsenal FC in the Premier League. However, a concrete offer from London has not yet been made
Arsenal currently hold the best cards with Goretzka
The Gunners are currently said to have the best chances in the race for the free transfer Bayern professional. An important factor: Arsenal are currently top of the Premier League and are regarded as certain contenders for the upcoming Champions League season
This gives the Londoners an advantage over other interested parties. Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with Goretzka, but could not score with the same sporting prospects
According to the report, a move to the island should generally be the midfielder’s „main goal“. After many years in the Bundesliga – first at VfL Bochum and Schalke 04, later at FC Bayern – the Premier League could represent a new sporting challenge for Goretzka
Several top clubs in the running
The market for the transfer-free Bayern professional is correspondingly large. In addition to Arsenal, Manchester United have also recently been named as a concrete interested party. According to Tuttosport, the English record champions are looking closely at the midfielder and see him as a possible reinforcement for a personnel upheaval in the center
There are also several suitors from Italy. According to the report, Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan are keeping a close eye on the situation. Inter in particular are said to value Goretzka’s physical presence and international experience
Atlético Madrid had also shown interest in January, but Goretzka made it clear at the time that he was determined to finish the current season at FC Bayern.