"The central midfielder arrived in 2018 from Schalke, and quickly made a name for himself. Within two years, he won the sextuple with Bayern. Goretzka was a fan favorite, he had the skills, the charm and the physicality. Having become the starting midfielder of choice alongside Joshua Kimmich, he was one of the most important players post-2020."
"Over the past five years, however, things were not smooth. the German international ran into his fair share of injuries - from persistent knee issues requiring surgery to multiple muscular injuries, often seeing him sidelined. This alongside his inconsistent performances, raised questions on how long he'd stay at Bayern before bidding the club farewell. Additionally, younger players like Aleksander Pavlovic and Tom Bischof found themselves higher in the pecking order."
"A joint decision by the board to no longer extend Goretzka was made and hence, the 31-year-old now finds himself in search of a new club. However, the fans did their part. In his last home game with Bayern against FC Köln, Goretzka received a standing ovation on being subbed off."
"Last year, Manuel Neuer handed Thomas Müller the Meisterschale ahead of Müller's exit, and Neuer repeated the same this year. The keeper handed Goretzka the trophy for him to be the first to lift it. (I am not crying, you're crying!) Danke Leon. Wishing you the best."
Leon Goretzka joined Bayern Munich in 2018 from Schalke and quickly became a key figure. He won the sextuple within two years and later formed a central midfield partnership with Joshua Kimmich. Over the past five years, injuries repeatedly disrupted his availability, including knee surgery and multiple muscular problems, alongside inconsistent performances. Bayern’s squad planning also shifted as younger players such as Aleksander Pavlovic and Tom Bischof rose in the pecking order. The board made a joint decision not to extend his contract, leaving the 31-year-old searching for a new club. In his final home appearance against FC Köln, he received a standing ovation, and Bayern honored him with trophy moments alongside Manuel Neuer.
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