Why Milan want Goretzka: salary, competition and contact with his agent

Goretzka, available on a free transfer, presents a significant transfer opportunity for the summer; Milan have identified him as a potential reinforcement for their midfield for the 2026/27 season, with the aim of attempting a deal similar to the one that brought Luka Modric to the Rossoneri last summer: he would be a signing bringing experience and quality to the midfield, as well as personality and leadership to the dressing room. There is fierce competition for the player; Inter are also interested, as are foreign clubs, with Arsenal in pole position.

The two Milan clubs are considering their options and weighing up their next moves; as things stand, the main stumbling block in any potential deal could be the financial demands of Goretzka and his agent: a net salary of €7 million – which is roughly what he currently earns at Bayern Munich – plus €8–10 million in signing bonuses, as well as agent’s fees. This is a significant investment, particularly for a player who is available on a free transfer; taking into account the total cost of the deal, the figure would approach €20 million.