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·13 November 2025

Goretzka set for Bayern exit, replacement already lined up

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According to current media reports, Bayern is planning a possible departure of Leon Goretzka – and has already identified Nathan de Cat as a highly interesting successor candidate.

For months, the signs between Leon Goretzka and FC Bayern have pointed to a farewell. The 30-year-old's contract expires in the summer of 2026, and an extension is considered highly unlikely. While the German national player remains tight-lipped, the German record champion has long been working on possible alternatives – and one name now stands out in particular.

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According to information from Sky, both sports director Max Eberl and sports director Christoph Freund are intensely involved with Nathan de Cat. The 1.92-meter-tall midfielder from RSC Anderlecht is considered one of the most promising talents in Belgian football and is apparently internally evaluated as a potential Goretzka successor.

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Goretzka has delivered important moments in recent years, but at the same time struggles with fluctuations in form and increasing competition pressure. The club is planning long-term – and apparently wants to restructure itself in central midfield.

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