Overview
- Multiple reputable outlets reported Sunday that Goretzka has reached a personal and club agreement with Aston Villa and the only formal step left is a medical before a two- to three-year contract is signed.
- Sources say financial terms have been settled, with the deal expected to run to 2028 or 2029, and reports indicate the player sought a high wage and a sizable signing bonus that narrowed his options this summer.
- Villa accelerated the move after their pursuit of João Palhinha collapsed and following the long-term injury to Amadou Onana, creating urgent need for experienced central-midfield cover.
- Goretzka is a 31-year-old Germany international who left Bayern Munich after eight seasons, having made over 300 appearances, won the 2020 Champions League and earned more than 70 caps for his country.
- If the medical is passed the signing will add leadership and tactical versatility to Villa’s midfield but the reported wage package represents a notable financial commitment and the transfer could still be halted if the check-up raises concerns.