Goretzka´s exit from Bayern ´makes sense´, says Voller

The sporting director of the German national team, Rudi Voller, believes “it probably makes sense” for Leon Goretzka to leave Bayern Munich in the transfer window.

Goretzka, who has made 221 appearances for Bayern since his move from Schalke in 2018, has played a bit-part role ahead of the new Bundesliga season.

The 29-year-old was not included in Vincent Kompany’s squad for their 4-0 win over German second division side Ulm in the DFB Pokal last Friday.

He was also left out of Julian Nagelsmann’s plans at Euro 2024 with Germany, despite featuring in four of their 10 international fixtures leading up to the tournament.

Goretzka started in 25 of his 30 Bundesliga appearances last season, winning 23 of his 41 tackles, only ranking the sixth highest in the Bayern squad.

And with qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Voller believes it is best for the midfielder to end his stay with the 33-time Bundesliga champions if he has aspirations of featuring in the competition.

“He logically still has the quality to be part of the 2026 World Cup. It probably makes sense for him to move if he still has these aspirations,” Voller said.

“It makes sense to play somewhere else again. But in the end he has to decide for himself.”