Leon Goretzka is attracting interest from several clubs ahead of the winter transfer window. The German midfielder has six months left on his contract. Bayern Munich are reportedly not thinking about offering a new deal to Goretzka, which makes him a free agent in the summer.
Bayern and Vincent Kompany do not want to part ways with Goretzka in the winter transfer window. The German international is also focused on staying in Munich during the second half of the season. However, he is reportedly weighing up his options for a summer move.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Goretzka has already got in touch with Hansi Flick to express his desire to play under him at FC Barcelona. The Spanish club is well covered in the midfield department, so it remains to be seen if they will explore a move for Goretzka.
Goretzka excelled under Hansi Flick at Bayern a few years ago. He played a crucial role in Bayern’s treble win during 2019/20 under Hansi Flick. The German coach used the midfield pairing of Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich during the treble-winning season. It is not surprising to see Goretzka consider playing under Flick in the remainder of the peak of his career.
Bayern tried to part ways with Goretzka in 2024. He was omitted from matchday squads at the start of the season. However, Goretzka decided to stay in Munich and fight for game time under Vincent Kompany. The German international made the most of the chances he got under the Belgian coach and ended up making 43 appearances.
Die Roten didn’t actively try to sell Goretzka in the last summer transfer window, but his game time has decreased this campaign. He has played just over 1100 minutes in the first half of the season. Aleksandar Pavlovic is currently ahead of him in the pecking order for the midfield spot besides Joshua Kimmich.
Bayern are looking at young midfielders to replace Goretzka
The record Bundesliga champions are looking at several young midfielders to replace Goretzka in the summer. They have been linked with the likes of Nathan De Cat, Kennet Eichhorn, and Ayyoub Bouaddi. It does look like they have no plans to offer him a new deal and part ways at the end of the season.
Goretzka has been a fantastic signing for Bayern. Since arriving from Schalke in 2018, Goretzka has played a crucial role in every trophy Die Roten have won over the last seven years. He will look to end his time at Bayern on a positive note as Bayern are competing in three competitions going into the second half of the season. The German international will not be short of options in the summer as several clubs are showing interest in him.