Bayern Munich’s Jupp Heynckes admits he’s disappointed in Schalke after suggesting Leon Goretzka may have to sit out the rest of the season before joining Bayern.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed Bayern Munich’s newest signing Leon Goretzka would probably have moved to Barcelona had he not agreed a deal with the Bundesliga champions.
Goretzka, 22, will join Bayern on a five-year deal from Schalke in the summer.
CEO Rummenigge wrote in the club magazine before this weekend’s Bundesliga home game against Hoffenheim: “If we had not signed Leon Goretzka, there’s a high probability he would have moved to Barcelona.
“Fundamentally, that cannot be in the interests…
Schalke boss Christian Heidel confirms Leon Goretzka will join Bayern Munich at the end of the current Bundesliga season.
MUNICH – Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has said the club have ruled out signing Leon Goretzka this month after Schalke hinted that they would be willing to allow the Germany international to leave immediately.
Schalke, who drew 1-1 with Hannover on Sunday, announced before the weekend that Goretzka will join Bayern in the summer on a four-year contract.
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Leon Goretzka’s agent has denied reports in Spain and Germany that the Schalke midfielder has agreed to join Bayern Munich when his contract expires in the summer.
On New Year’s Eve, Marca and Sport Bild reported that the 22-year-old Germany international, who has also been linked with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool in recent weeks, has opted to join Bayern at the end of the season.
However, agent Jorg Neubauer told Sport 1: “When a decision has been made, Leon and I will first inform Schalke.”
Schalke…
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Leon the local boy
Goretzka grew up in Bochum, just five minutes away from what many regard as Germany’s best football stadium, the Ruhrstadion. Given the nature of his hometown club, in the shadow of local giants Dortmund and Schalke, it’s no surprise he says he’s a “football romantic.” Supporting VfL Bochum, you have no choice.
Goretzka still holds a season ticket for…
Leon Goretzka scored two quick-fire early goals to help Germany defeat Mexico 4-1 to reach the Confederations Cup final.
Daniel Amokachi and Andrew Kabuura discuss Germany’s youthful Confederations Cup side and why they believe they’ve been so successful.
Leon Goretzka has emerged as a star for Germany at the Confederations Cup. Here’s five things to know about the Schalke player.
Leon the local boy
Goretzka grew up in Bochum, just five minutes away from what many regard as Germany’s best football stadium, the Ruhrstadion. Given the nature of his hometown club, in the shadow of local giants Dortmund and Schalke, it’s no surprise he says he’s a “football romantic.” Supporting VfL Bochum, you have no choice.
Goretzka still holds a season ticket for…