Chaos at Milan: Is the Goretzka deal now off? | OneFootball

The hottest lead for Leon Goretzka’s new club in recent weeks has led to AC Milan. The bosses‘ tremors there could now scupper the deal

After a 2-1 defeat at home to Cagliari Calcio last Sunday evening, it was clear that AC Milan had failed to qualify for the Champions League. The club management’s reaction was not long in coming

First and foremost, coach Massimiliano Allegri, who had only just returned, had to leave the club. In addition, sporting director Igli Tare had to go and even CEO Giorgio Furlani had to resign. The club has thus replaced its entire sporting management

What this means for a possible deal with Leon Goretzka is still unclear at present. In recent weeks and months, the Italian top club has always been linked with the soon-to-be ex-Bayern star

It remains to be seen whether the new sporting authorities in Milan still believe in his potential

Goretzka wants to take his time

Now that the midfielder’s contract, which expires at the end of June, will not be extended, Goretzka, who moved to the Isar from FC Schalke 04 on a free transfer in 2018, is ending a formative chapter in his career

It is not yet clear what the 31-year-old will do next – and a decision is likely to be a while in coming. He made this clear to BILD after the cup final: „I really don’t know yet. It hasn’t been decided yet.“ He also did not rule out a decision after the World Cup: „I wouldn’t want to commit myself to that. Let’s see.“

In addition to AC Milan, Atlético Madrid and several English clubs are also interested in the midfielder. No wonder: a transfer-free double winner, who is also an elementary part of the German national team, arouses desire

Intense final Bayern moments

After the 3:0 victory in the DFB Cup final against VfB Stuttgart, the Bochum-born player was one of the most conspicuous celebrators on the night of the Munich double

In an interview with BILD, the still-Bayern star spoke openly about his emotional state afterwards. „It was a very nice finish. There were a few goosebump moments,“ explained Goretzka after the triumph in Berlin’s Olympic Stadium

The international made it clear that he had consciously soaked up the celebrations. „I also withdrew from the celebrations a little at times. I just wanted to enjoy it and watch it. It was something very special,“ Goretzka continued

He was particularly impressed by the atmosphere in the stands and the support of the Bayern fans. „It’s a completely different atmosphere here in the stadium. What the fans tore down again today was also very, very cool. It was great fun,“ the 31-year-old concluded.