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Leon Goretzka makes free transfer to Aston Villa after eight years with Bayern Munich

Leon Goretzka, having not received a new contract after eight years at Bayern Munich, is now joining Aston Villa in the Premier League on a free transfer.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Leon Goretzka makes free transfer to Aston Villa after eight years with Bayern Munich — Photo: Rufus46 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Leon Goretzka, the 31-year-old German midfielder, has officially confirmed his move to Aston Villa in the Premier League. After an eight-year successful career with Bayern Munich, he will now be part of the Aston Villa squad.

Goretzka leaves Bayern Munich after not receiving a new contract last season. His departure is on a free transfer, which presents an interesting opportunity for the Premier League club to integrate the experienced player into their team.

Aston Villa has strengthened its squad with the former national player to make the team competitive for the upcoming season. Goretzka is expected to bring his skills and experience to the Premier League after previously succeeding in the Bundesliga.

Archive photo: Leon Goretzka makes free transfer to Aston Villa after eight years with Bayern Munich — Archive photoPhoto: Tim Reckmann | a59.de · Flickr · BY

The decision to join Aston Villa apparently came after careful consideration, as Goretzka sought a new challenge following his time at Bayern Munich. His move to the Premier League is viewed by various media as strategically sensible.

The announcement of the transfer took place on Thursday and has been extensively covered by various sports news outlets, including kicker and sportschau.de. These reports emphasize that Goretzka now has the chance to continue his career in a new environment.

Signing Goretzka could be an important step for Aston Villa to reinforce their ambitions in the league. The club, which participated in European competitions last season, sees him as a key player for the upcoming challenges.

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