Leon Goretzka's Potential Move to AC Milan

Leon Goretzka’s Bayern exit is edging towards a familiar shade of red and black.

According to transfer specialist Gianluca Di Marzio, AC Milan have moved to the front of the queue for the 31-year-old, who is set to leave Bayern Munich on a free transfer at the end of the season. The Italian reports “positive signs” from talks and a growing sense that the Rossoneri are closing in.

Gazzetta dello Sport has backed that up, detailing Milan’s proposal: a three-year contract worth €5 million per season for the Germany international. For a club that has rebuilt itself with smart, targeted deals, Goretzka would be a statement addition – experience, physical presence, and Champions League know-how dropped straight into Stefano Pioli’s midfield.

Milan aren’t alone at the table. Juventus, Napoli and Inter have all made approaches, testing the water around a player who has spent the last six years at the heart of Bayern’s engine room. Fenerbahce and Atlético Madrid are also circling, their interest keeping the race alive even as Milan push hardest.

The turning point came in late January. By then it was clear Goretzka would not extend his contract in Munich and would walk away in the summer. It marks the end of a significant chapter: since arriving from FC Schalke 04 in 2018, he has made 305 competitive appearances for Bayern and scored 49 goals, collecting trophies while evolving from promising talent into established leader.

Now, with his Bayern story winding down and his next move looming, the battle for his signature is shifting from background noise to centre stage. Milan have made their play. The rest of Europe must decide how badly they want to challenge it.