"According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, Leon Goretzka has asked Hansi Flick if he can join FC Barcelona after his current deal with Bayern Munich expires in the summer. The 30-year-old is officially allowed to negotiate with new clubs starting from January."
"Goretzka knows Flick well from their time together at FC Bayern. He was instrumental to the success of the team that won the sextuple in 2020, where he was a mainstay in the midfield alongside either Thiago Alcantara or Joshua Kimmich. Goretzka found more success in that system compared to his role under Vincent Kompany, where he seems like the odd man out."
"This wouldn't be the first time Barça have considered a move for Goretzka. They were one of the chief rivals to Bayern in 2018 when he left Schalke 04 on a free transfer. According to the report, Flick even considered signing him on loan last winter, when Barcelona were in need of a new physical midfielder to partner with Pedri and De Jong."
Leon Goretzka has requested permission from Hansi Flick to join FC Barcelona after his Bayern Munich contract ends in the summer. He is 30 years old and can formally negotiate with other clubs from January. Goretzka and Flick share a successful history at Bayern, where Goretzka was a midfield regular in the 2020 sextuple-winning side alongside Thiago Alcantara or Joshua Kimmich. He performed better under Flick than under Vincent Kompany. Barcelona previously targeted Goretzka in 2018 and considered a loan last winter, but currently possess sufficient midfield options, though a free transfer remains possible.
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