Overview
- In an Instagram post, Goretzka stated he will leave FC Bayern at season’s end and stay with the squad for the remainder of the campaign.
- He declined a late-winter approach from Atlético Madrid after reports of advanced talks between the clubs.
- Reporting in Germany and Spain says Atlético sporting director Mateu Alemany traveled to Munich as the club sought midfield reinforcements.
- Tottenham also explored a winter transfer, according to journalist Matteo Moretto.
- Bayern were reportedly open to a winter sale to recoup a fee and reduce his reported €17 million wages, while fan clubs expressed mixed emotions ahead of a planned summer send-off in Munich.