After his departure from Bayern Munich, he himself considered his position to be a "privileged situation". But shortly before the start of the season in Europe's top leagues, Leon Goretzka still has not found a new club.
Bayern Munich have officially secured the signature of 18-year-old Senegalese talent Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. The youngster is being tipped to fill the midfield void left by club legend Leon Goretzka, with manager Vincent Kompany already impressed by his dynamic pace and intelligence during his recent trial period.
Even weeks after his departure from Bayern Munich, Leon Goretzka still does not have a new club. Not long ago, he was still regarded as the hottest property among the free agents. So what is going on?
Leon Goretzka has reportedly offered his services to Barcelona as a free agent following his departure from Bayern Munich. The Spanish giants are currently grappling with an injury crisis in midfield, but sporting director Deco is seemingly reluctant to sanction a reunion between the veteran and Hansi Flick.
After speculation recently centred mainly on a move to Italy, Leon Goretzka now apparently has his sights set on a spectacular transfer to another country.
MLS side Chicago Fire are in discussions with Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka, who are both out of contract this summer. Lewandowski, who won three league titles with Barcelona, has long been linked with a move to Chicago. Goretzka has multiple European suitors, but the Fire reportedly believe they can lure the German to MLS.
Leon Goretzka is on the hunt for a new home as his departure from Bayern Munich looms. The German international, once destined for a move to Italy, is now looking toward the Premier League after a series of collapsed negotiations with Serie A clubs.
In the age of PSR and UEFA's financial regulations, the free agent market has probably never been more significant as clubs look to pick up a potentially key player without having to spend a penny. We're now into June, and there are a whole host of big names who will be out of contract at the end of the month - undoubtedly sparking a scramble for their signatures in the coming weeks.
Adrien Rabiot has reportedly turned down a massive contract offer from the Saudi Pro League, opting to pledge his immediate future to AC Milan. The French international has emerged as a cornerstone of Massimiliano Allegri’s project at San Siro and is prepared to snub life-changing money to remain a leader for the Rossoneri.
Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan are reportedly set for a major transfer showdown over Bayern Munich stars Leon Goretzka and Kim Min-jae. Both clubs are eager to raid the German giants to bolster their squads for a title charge next season.