Overview
- Sporting director Christoph Freund said Goretzka’s time at Bayern ends in the summer, and the player posted on Instagram that he will stay through the season.
- Atlético Madrid lodged a January bid reported at €2–3m and offered to cover his remaining salary, explored raising it to €5m, but the move collapsed and they turned to other options.
- Max Eberl and Vincent Kompany favored retaining him for the run‑in, and Bayern confirmed there will be no contract extension.
- Tottenham made enquiries during the window and AC Milan were linked for a summer free transfer, with further competition for his signature expected.
- Goretzka denied contacting Hansi Flick or Barcelona and framed his decision as based on sporting reasons rather than money.