Bayern farewell in winter? Top club inquires about Leon Goretzka | OneFootball

The future of Leon Goretzka remains a hot topic at FC Bayern, with speculation about a possible winter transfer continuing. Now a top club has apparently made concrete enquiries about the 30-year-old

According to information from Radio MARCA, Atlético Madrid have expressed their interest and enquired about the framework conditions for a possible signing of Goretzka. There are said to be no concrete negotiations so far, but the inquiry underlines the fact that the Bayern professional is still very much in demand internationally

This development does not come as a complete surprise to FC Bayern. Goretzka has been one of the players whose future has been regularly discussed for some time. His contract runs until the summer of 2026, which makes him particularly attractive to interested clubs

Atlético Madrid are looking for additional quality and experience in central midfield, and Goretzka would probably fit in well with coach Diego Simeone’s requirements profile. The Spanish capital club have recently been linked with the German international on several occasions

Bayern bosses would probably be willing to talk to Goretzka

However, whether a transfer actually becomes an issue will not only depend on interest from Madrid. Goretzka’s own prospects will also be decisive. With a view to the 2026 World Cup, he needs planning security and regular playing time at the highest level. It is precisely these factors that are likely to play a central role for him in the coming weeks

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The following still applies at FC Bayern: If a player expresses a desire to move, those responsible are willing to talk. At the same time, a departure in the winter is not a foregone conclusion from a sporting perspective. The coming weeks could therefore point the way forward – for Goretzka as well as for Munich’s squad planning.