No future in Munich: Bayern star set for exit | OneFootball

Leon Goretzka would like to stay at FC Bayern. However, a departure in the summer seems to be on the horizon.

Leon Goretzka has clearly expressed his wish: The 30-year-old wants to stay at FC Bayern, extend his expiring contract, and continue to play a role in the Munich midfield. But according to BILD, the reality looks different – despite Goretzka's loyalty and his identification with the club, the signs increasingly point to a departure next summer.

Goretzka, who has been wearing the Bayern jersey since 2018, has repeatedly fought his way back over the past years – after injuries, dips in form, and internal competition pressure. Currently, he is showing commitment both on and off the pitch. However, the sporting direction under coach Vincent Kompany is noticeably changing. In the central midfield, the coach consistently relies on Joshua Kimmich, while the two youngsters Aleksandar Pavlovic and Tom Bischof are getting more and more playing time. Both are considered future projects of the club.

Additionally, there is the financial component: Goretzka is one of the top earners in the Bayern squad with an annual salary of around 17 million euros. In a time when the club management, led by Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, wants to streamline the salary structure, the veteran is therefore considered a possible candidate for a sale. In recent years, Goretzka has repeatedly appeared on internal transfer lists – but ultimately, he stayed, persevered, and fought his way back into the starting lineup.

Goretzka would like to stay at Bayern

Now the time might have come for paths to part. The contract of the native of Bochum runs until the summer of 2026 – and so far, according to BILD, there have been no talks about an extension. For Goretzka, this would be a sign of appreciation, as he explained during the Club World Cup in the summer: “When you are offered a new contract by the club, that is also a sign of appreciation. Accordingly, you will of course listen to it. So far, nothing has come. That is also okay with me.”

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Goretzka has repeatedly emphasized how much he identifies with FC Bayern. The midfielder has been a key player for years, won all major titles, and also returned to the national team. However, in Kompany's new, fast-paced system, his place seems increasingly uncertain.

Internally, Goretzka is still valued – especially for his professionalism and his role as a leader. Nevertheless, the competition has become tougher, and the sporting direction is younger and more dynamic. If no new perspective emerges by spring, a departure in the summer of 2026 would be the logical step – even against Goretzka's own wish.

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