After Joshua Kimmich, another high performer in Leon Goretzka has extended his long-term contract with the German record champions.
After lengthy negotiations, the 26-year-old signed until 2026. Goretzka's previous contract would have expired at the end of the season.
He wants to “continue to write history.
With this club, in this era, anything is possible, ”said Goretzka.
“It is crucial for the development of FC Bayern that we keep our top performers in the long term.
To be successful as a club, we need players who are permanently motivated - and Leon Goretzka doesn't have to be told about motivation.
He always wants to improve and aims to shape an era at Bayern, ”said CEO Oliver Kahn.
Goretzka, emphasized President Herbert Hainer, “works as a personality beyond the field of play.
Goretzka is an opinion leader on and next to the football field - and that's exactly what we want here at FC Bayern. "
25 goals for Bayern
Goretzka moved from Schalke 04 to Munich on a free transfer in 2018.
The national player has since played 118 competitive games (25 goals) for Bayern.
He won the Champions League with Munich in 2020, the German championship three times and the DFB Cup twice.
In August, Munich had already extended the contract with national player Kimmich until 2025.
Goretzka and Kimmich form an important axis in Bayern's midfield.
"We are very happy that Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka are the heart of our team," said sports director Hasan Salihamidzic.
Niklas Süle and Corentin Tolisso's contracts with the record champions will expire next summer.
Captain Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Robert Lewandowski, Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman are still tied to FC Bayern until 2023.
The contracts of world champions Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez are valid until 2024, those of Leroy Sane and Alphonso Davies until 2025. Young star Jamal Musiala last even signed until 2026.