Why Goretzka rejected Arsenal’s deadline day offer | OneFootball

Shortly before the end of the winter transfer window, the future of Leon Goretzka became concrete once again. FC Arsenal wanted a transfer. For these reasons, Goretzka said no

As confirmed in the BILD podcast„Bayern-Insider“, FC Arsenal made the midfielder an offer on the deadline day of the winter transfer window. However, a transfer did not materialize – for clearly defined reasons

According to the report, the Gunners signaled serious interest on deadline day and made Goretzka a concrete offer. However, the 30-year-old made a conscious decision not to leave FC Bayern in the short term. According to the report, he insisted on playing out the current season in Munich and not taking his next career step until the summer

This attitude is in line with the international’s strategic planning. Goretzka does not want to rush into his future, but rather prepare it in peace. A key point here is the timing: his aim is to have clarity as early as possible in the summer and ideally sign a new contract before the World Cup. Security and a clear head for the tournament are his priorities

Arsenal would be an option for Goretzka in the summer

According to the report, the Premier League is the midfielder’s preferred destination, with England appealing to Goretzka. If Arsenal were to make another move in the summer, the Gunners would certainly be an option for him

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However, the last-minute offer on deadline day came too early for him, as he had already rejected a winter transfer to Atlético Madrid, despite the Spanish club’s intensive courtship

The veteran’s departure from FC Bayern in the summer is a done deal. After eight years with the record champions, Goretzka wants to start a new chapter – well prepared and on his own terms. The last-minute offer from London did nothing to change this plan.