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Aston Villa Set to Sign Leon Goretzka on Free Transfer
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Aston Villa is preparing to sign 31-year-old German midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer, as reported by journalist Matteo Moretto. The signing is pending only the completion of the necessary documents and a medical examination, which is expected to occur next week. Villa manager Unai Emery views Goretzka as the perfect addition to the midfield, valuing the leadership and experience he will provide.
Goretzka will fill the gap left by Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana, who suffered an ACL injury while playing for his national team against the USA during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The player’s contract with Bayern Munich, where he played for eight seasons, expired at the end of the previous season. Following his appearance for Germany in the World Cup, he attracted interest from multiple clubs. Now, it is confirmed that Goretzka will continue his career in the English Premier League with Aston Villa, transitioning from a long stint in the Bundesliga, where he played for both Schalke and Bayern.
Aston Villa have agreed to sign 31-year-old German midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer, according to journalist Matteo Moretto. What remains is the signing of documents and a medical, which is set to take place next week, according to the report. Villa manager Unai Emery sees Goretzka as the ideal signing for the midfield, as he will bring in leadership and experience to the side. Goretzka is set to become a replacement for Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana, who sustained an ACL injury playing for his country against the USA at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Goretzka’s contract with Bayern Munich, where he spent eight seasons, ended at the conclusion of last season. After representing Germany at the World Cup, he was being linked with several clubs. It is now certain that he will be playing in the English Premier League for Villa, having spent a long part of his career playing in the Bundesliga, first for Schalke and then for Bayern.
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