Overview
- CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen ruled out a January move, saying Bayern will plan the second half of the season with Leon Goretzka.
- Goretzka’s contract expires this summer, and a renewal is viewed as unlikely according to reporting cited by Sky Sport.
- Sporting director Christoph Freund described a youth-focused squad strategy and indicated that Goretzka is unlikely to be retained once his deal runs out.
- Media reports have linked Barcelona and Napoli as potential summer destinations, with any transfer expected after the season.
- Goretzka joined Bayern in 2018, helped win the 2020 sextuple, and has 287 appearances with 46 goals and 48 assists for the club.