Goretzka Contacts Hansi Flick on Potential Barcelona Reunion as January Talks Open
He becomes free to talk to suitors on Jan. 1 under the final six months of his Bayern Munich contract.
Overview
- Multiple reports say Leon Goretzka has told Barcelona coach Hansi Flick he would welcome playing for him again.
- Bayern Munich’s midfielder is tied to the club until June 2026, which allows pre-contract negotiations to begin on January 1.
- Barcelona are not prioritising a midfield addition, though Flick has previously shown interest in a powerful option like Goretzka.
- Napoli are tracking Goretzka for a potential summer move, with expectations of competition from Spanish and English clubs, and Bayern are not planning a January sale.
- Goretzka’s openness to leave follows reduced minutes and frustration at Bayern, contrasting with his key role under Flick during Bayern’s trophy‑laden run.