Overview
- Leon Goretzka’s contract expires at season’s end, and multiple outlets report Bayern are not prioritizing an extension.
- Sporting director Christoph Freund defended Goretzka at a press conference, calling him an important personality who has helped the team.
- Juventus and Napoli are reported to be interested, with Italian reporting indicating no January move and a possible summer scenario.
- Bayern are said to be identifying replacements, with youth prospects Zé Lucas, Nathan De Cat and Kennet Eichhorn named by Sportbild.
- Separate reporting lists Brighton’s Carlos Baleba as a potential target, while Goretzka continues to feature regularly with 11 Bundesliga appearances and nine starts.