Bayern not planning to replace Goretzka should he leave for Atlético Madrid

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·29 January 2026

After recent reports of their interest in the Bayern midfielder, Atlético would be willing to pay a maximum of €5million for Leon Goretzka.

Bayern would save €6-7million on the player's salary for the rest of the season. Concrete negotiations took place today, per Sky Germany.

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Still no final decision by the player, but as things stand, the current tendency is that Goretzka will stay and finish the season with Bayern.

However, should the 30-year-old still leave this window, Bayern are currently not planning to sign a replacement this January.

The club is saving money for the expensive contract extensions [Upamecano, Kane, Laimer] and next summer's transfer window.

Bayern would replace Goretzka with internal options for the next six months and look at Nathan De Cat and Kennet Eichhorn in summer.