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Leon Goretzka has improved his chances of prolonging his future at Bayern Munich.

The Germany international has been an ever-present figure in the Bavarians’ 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign.

He’s so far racked up five appearances in the German top-flight as Vincent Kompany’s men look to defend their league title.

Bayern bosses are happy with Leon Goretzka

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Whilst the futures of Kim Min-jae and Dayot Upamecano remain shrouded in doubt, the FC Bayern bosses are understood to be very satisfied with Goretzka’s performance levels.

Understandably so, with the midfielder’s season average putting him into Munich’s best XI of the season so far.

* Leon Goretzka’s Bundesliga stats in 2025/26 (Fotmob)

Indeed, stats collected by Fotmob place the number eight as Bayern’s ninth-most effective player this season, ahead of Josip Stanisic (7.24/10) and Dayot Upamecano (7.18/10).

When does Leon Goretzka’s contract run out at the Allianz Arena?

Goretzka signed his last contract extension in September 2021.

His current terms are set to expire next summer in 2026.

Goretzka set for Bayern contract talks

We reported back in the summer that Bayern Munich had been considering offloading the Manchester United target in the window.

However, the picture is, once again, looking different for Leon Goretzka who continues to subvert expectations season after season.

As such, decision-makers at Säbener Straße are prepared to entertain talks after Christmas (potentially beyond the New Year) to discuss the possibility of an extension.

* Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry’s base salaries at Bayern Munich (Capology)

Similarly to Serge Gnabry, however, Goretzka will need to waive some of his salary to facilitate contract talks.

The former Schalke star currently earns up to €17m [£14.7m] a year (gross).

Why do Serge Gnabry and Goretzka need to have their salaries cut?

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Bayern fans will already be aware of the fact sporting director Max Eberl was tasked with lowering the wage bill last summer.

This preceded a further limitation in the transfer window, with the supervisory board commanding that they any further arrivals beyond Luis Diaz would need to come on loan.

With both Leon Goretzka and Gnabry having entered their 30s, this represents the perfect opportunity to soften the wage bill and bring Bayern’s finances back into order.