Bayern Munich Confirms Midfielder Leon Goretzka's Departure in Summer

FC Bayern Munich has officially announced that midfielder Leon Goretzka will depart the club at the end of the season as his contract expires. The confirmation was made by Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund.

Goretzka, a key member of Bayern since joining from Schalke in 2018, will leave as a free agent in the summer, as per renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano's post. Despite the impending exit, Goretzka is expected to remain part of the squad for the rest of the current campaign.

The 29-year-old has been instrumental in Bayern's success, contributing to multiple Bundesliga titles, domestic cup victories, and a UEFA Champions League triumph. Goretzka, a prominent figure within the German national team as well, is set to focus on finishing the season strongly before embarking on a new chapter in his career in the summer.