Leon Goretzka has won a seventh Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich and is seeking a new challenge. Bayern considered him to be in decline and did not view a contract renewal as close, while he did not accept a reduced-salary extension under club policy. His availability has attracted Milan, who have detected an opportunity and are trying to accelerate negotiations. Goretzka has already had direct contact with Allegri and likes the idea, but Milan must first secure Champions League qualification. Allegri wants a higher midfield standard, and Goretzka is seen as a key piece. A potential 2026-27 midfield could include Goretzka, Luka Modric, and Adrien Rabiot, with Goretzka able to play multiple roles, including deeper positions and mezzala roles in a three-man midfield.
"Due to Bayern's high standards, Goretzka was still considered by management to be a player in decline. The midfielder meanwhile never considered extending his contract by forgoing part of his salary, as is now established club policy. Translation: the player and the club have never really been close to a possible renewal, and so it has been known for some time that he is on the market. This is where Milan's antennae detected the possible opportunity."
"Milan have had Leon Goretzka in their sights for a few months and are now trying to accelerate. The player has already had direct contact with Allegri and he likes the idea, but obviously Allegri must secure Champions League qualification first. This is the essential condition. Allegri has already made it clear to the management several times that he needs to raise the bar in midfield, and with the German he believes he would do that."
"If everything goes as the coach would like, the starting midfield for 2026-27 would consist of Goretzka, Luka Modric and Adrien Rabiot. In Munich, Leon is used to playing as a deeper-lying player in a 4-2-3-1, but in his career he's played every role in midfield and remains capable of doing so. Even in a three-man midfield - assuming that 3-5-2 remains the system - he can play as a mezzala."
"This would be the starting midfield, featuring young players with plenty of room for improvement like Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari. The average age of the trio would stand at 34.3, but they combine for 71 domestic and international titles. Modric leads the way, obviously, with a staggering 34 trophies, followed by Rabiot with 20 and Goretzk"
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