"Amidst concrete interest from Atletico Madrid and Arsenal, Bayern confirmed that Goretzka will stay until the end of the season and leave as a free agent in the summer. There has been intense speculation around Goretzka's future over the last 18 months. Bayern had told him to look for a transfer in 2024. However, the German midfielder was keen on fighting for game time in Munich instead of leaving the club. Goretzka excelled under Vincent Kompany last season whenever the Belgian gave him chances."
"This season has been a challenge for Goretzka since Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic have been the first-choice midfield pairing for Kompany. Due to less gametime in Hinrunde, European clubs tried to explore a move for him in January. In the meantime, Bayern had decided against offering a new contract to the former Schalke midfielder. Goretzka will attract a lot of interest from top clubs in Europe since he is still in the prime of his career"
"According to SportBild (via iMiaSanMia), Bayer Leverkusen have shown interest in signing Leon Goretzka at the end of the season. They have already touched base with Goretzka's agent to explore the conditions of the deal. The German international has ruled out the possibility of joining Bayer Leverkusen, but his first preference is to join a Premier League club. Premier League would be perfect fit for Goretzka The German midfielder has excelled in the Bundesliga for several years."
Leon Goretzka will remain at Bayern until the end of the season and depart as a free agent in the summer. Atletico Madrid and Arsenal showed concrete interest. Speculation about his future followed eighteen months after Bayern told him to seek a transfer in 2024, but Goretzka chose to fight for minutes and excelled under Vincent Kompany. Bayern allowed him to enter the final year of his contract. This season Goretzka has struggled for game time behind Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic, prompting enquiries. Bayer Leverkusen contacted his agent, but Goretzka ruled them out and prefers a Premier League move. His physicality, late box runs, and leadership make him an attractive target.
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