Arsenal loaded their midfield with reinforcements this summer, but are still thinking hard about bringing in a player with all the experience in the world from the biggest games for club and country. In January, the London club knocked on Leon Goretzka’s door, got a no, but keeps track. Now it is reported that the 31-year-old with six league titles, a Champions League title and a bunch of cup titles has chosen the Gunners.
Goretzka and Bayern Munich agreed that eight years is enough, until the summer the 31-year-old walks out as a free agent. According to German journalist Christian Falk, Arsenal attempted a Goretzka signing on the eve of the winter transfer market. The German decided to play out his contract in Munich and say a proper goodbye to the Bayern supporters, but wanted to keep the door open for Arsenal in the summer.
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“Although I am very honoured by the interest from top international clubs, I have made a clear decision for myself to stay with Bayern until the end of the season. At the same time, the club and I have in good and constructive conversations decided that our successful time together will end this summer. As I have said before, it is also the right time for me to open a new chapter again – both as a footballer and as a person,” Leon Goretzka said according to Sky Sports.
Manchester United have also been linked with the German, but according to Bild , Goretzka has now made his choice, he wants to join Arsenal.
Do Arsenal really need another midfielder? According to Falk, Mikel Arteta has booked an experienced player with the necessary composure and poise for the biggest matches, Goretzka fills this profile. This summer, Arsenal signed Martin Zubimendi, Eberechi Eze and Christian Nørgaard. With Goretzka, captain Martin Ødegaard will have another of the market’s best midfielders in the squad.
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