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Kompany wants fitting Bayern ending for Goretzka Leon Goretzka will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the 2025-26 season, and Vincent Kompany wants the midfielder to go out on a high.

JANUARY 30 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Leon Goretzka to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after 8 trophy-filled years

Leon Goretzka is set to leave Bayern Munich when his contract expires at the end of the season after turning down the chance for a January transfer

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Will leave Bayern after season Goretzka will leave Bayern at the end of his contract in the summer after spending eight years with the team, the club announced. "Leon feels very much at home in this club and thi...

Impact Goretzka will leave Bayern as a free agent at the end of the season after the termination of his contract. The midfielder joined Munich back in 2018 and featured in 292 games across all competitions, scoring 47 goals and delivering 48 assists. His future after the summer might happen in Spain since Atletico have reportedly be keen on signing him.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in win Goretzka scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 8-1 win against Wolfsburg.

Impact Goretzka tucked a sliding effort into the far post Sunday to secure Bayern Munich's final goal of their 8-1 victory over Wolfsburg and his first Bundesliga goal of the season. In addition to his goal, the midfielder contributed two tackles (one won), one interception and one clearance to the team's defensive effort across his abbreviated 32-minute shift. Goretzka had attempted one shot in each of his last five appearances (three starts) in all competitions.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern demolishes Wolfsburg 8-1 to go 11 points clear in Bundesliga

Michael Olise has scored twice as Bayern Munich started the new year by routing Wolfsburg 8-1 with six second-half goals to move 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

Union Berlin ends Bayern Munich's record 16-game winning streak with 2-2 draw in Bundesliga

Bayern Munich has finally failed to win a game this season

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Vincent Kompany's leadership is 'contagious' - Ex-Bayern Munich star praises coach's 'direct and clear vision' and expects 'magnificent' career from former Man City captain

Leroy Sane has praised Vincent Kompany's leadership and vision amid Bayern Munich's 16-game winning run this season. The German winger, who...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • goal

Vincent Kompany's leadership is 'contagious' - Ex-Bayern Munich star praises coach's 'direct and clear vision' and expects 'magnificent' career from former Man City captain

Bayern Munich Needs 'Perfect Game' Against PSG in Crucial Champions League Clash

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is wary of the challenge posed by PSG as the sides prepare to face in Champions League.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Bayern Munich Needs 'Perfect Game' Against PSG in Crucial Champions League Clash

Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich beats Flamengo 4-2 to advance in Club World Cup

Harry Kane scored twice and Bayern Munich capitalized on a quick start to beat Flamengo 4-2 in the Club World Cup round of 16 on Sunday

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Germany opts against risking Musiala for Nations League deciders

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has decided against including Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala in his squad for the Nations League semifinal against Portugal and potential final ag...

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Reduced role Goretzka made 13 starts in 26 appearances in the Bundesliga.

Impact Goretzka was linked with a move away from Bayern heading into the campaign and while that didn't come to fruition, his role did dwindle. The defensive midfielder is no longer an unquestioned starter, though he remains productive when trusted in the starting XI. If Aleksander Pavlovic stays fit Goretzka could struggle for minutes, assuming he remains at Bayern for the final year of his contract.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kane thought he'd won his first career title then Leipzig scored to delay Bayern's party

Yussuf Poulsen has scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time for Leipzig to draw with Bayern Munich 3-3 and postpone the Bundesliga leader’s party

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

On Bench Saturday Goretzka (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Mainz.

Impact Goretzka has made enough progress in training to be included on the bench for Saturday's match. The midfielder dealt with a calf issue last week but has been back with the group in training. He could see minutes off the bench if needed.

APRIL 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Goretzka (calf) has rejoined group training, accoridng to Dennis Brosda of Bild.de.

Impact Goretzka is seeing a good update this week after he went down with a calf issue last week, as the midfielder is back in training with the rest of his teammates. This is good news for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit. That said, he will look to continue training leading up to Saturday's contest, likely fit to take the field.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf injury Goretzka is out for Saturday's match against Heidenheim due to a calf injury, according to his club.

Impact Goretzka is heading to the sidelines for the time being, as the midfielder has been diagnosed with a calf injury that is too severe to compete with at the moment. This is unfortunate as it is a loss of a regular starter. That said, this will force a change, with Aleksandar Pavlovic as a possible replacement.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bundesliga Preview: What to watch in German soccer this weekend

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are trying to bounce back from bruising losses in the Champions League quarterfinals when Bundesliga action resumes

APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns assist Goretzka assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Goretzka provided one assist, setting up Harry Kane for the opening goal, but in the end he was unable to break the deadlock on the night. The midfielder has been rotated and played in a variety of roles under boss Vincent Kompany, but performances like Wednesday's show how valuable he can be. It remains to be seen what his role will look like in the Bundesliga run-in.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia beats France 2-0 in Nations League quarterfinals to spoil Mbappé's return

Croatia contained the attacking duo of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé in a 2-0 victory over France in the first leg of the Nations League quarterfinals

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Two shots Saturday Goretzka registered two shots, two chances created and two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Union Berlin.

Impact Goretzka saw his fifth straight start Saturday, seeing the full 90 minutes of play. He had a solid influence on the game but still struggles to see a lot of value outside of when he has goal contributions, although he is involved in most build up with the club. That said, he would notch two shots, a pair of chances creates, two clearances and an interception in the draw.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern extends Bundesliga lead to 11 points after coming from behind against Stuttgart

Bayern Munich has come from behind to beat a spirited Stuttgart 3-1 and extend its lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Strikes on Friday Goretzka scored a goal while taking four shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Friday's 3-1 win over Stuttgart.

Impact Goretzka found the back of the net in the 64th minute while tying for the team-high with four shots in the match. The goal was the first since January 18th for the midfielder as he's combined for five shots over his last three league starts.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in the squad Goretzka (hamstring) will be available for Friday's match against Bremen, coach Vincent Kompany confirmed in a press conference. "Leon Goretzka is back."

Impact Goretzka has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury suffered against Freiburg when he was forced off in the 41st minute. He has returned to training and is available for Friday's match against Bremen. If he is not ready to start, Aleksandar Pavlovic could feature in midfield alongside Joshua Kimmich.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday Goretzka (hamstring) was included in team training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Goretzka looks to be making a quick turnaround after coming off injured two games ago, as he is already back in training after just over a week out. That said, he should be on the verge of a return. He will hope to appear against Werder Bremen on Friday, and that appears to be very much on the table.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves field holding hamstring Goretzka was forced off in the 41st minute of Saturday's match against Freiburg due to an apparent hamstring injury.

Impact Goretzka was an injury substitute just before the halfway point of Saturday's match, with the midfielder appearing to have suffered a hamstring injury after holding that region as he walked off the pitch. This could be a tough break for the midfielder, as he is a regular starter and has been playing in high form recently. He was replaced by Josip Stanisic.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives one-match ban Goretzka will not be available against Bratislava on Wednesday due to a one-match ban for accumulating yellow cards.

Impact Goretzka received his third yellow card on Wednesday against Feyenoord and will be suspended for the final Champions League game against Bratislava. The midfielder has started the last three Champions League matches, so his absence will require a change in the starting XI. Aleksandar Pavlovic is expected to replace him.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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