Goretzka signs for Aston Villa after long wait for club
Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka has joined Aston Villa having been a free agent since leaving Bayern Munich on July 1. "When you need an engine, trust German," the Birmingham club wrote on Instagram on Thursday about the signing of the 31-year-old.
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has signed with Aston Villa after spending eight successful years at the German club, including a Champions League victory in 2020. The 31-year-old free agent, who left Bayern Munich on July 1, was recently featured in a promotional Instagram post by Villa praising his 'engine'. The Birmingham club did not disclose the length of Goretzka's contract.
Despite being linked with top European clubs like Barcelona, Juventus, Arsenal, Napoli, and AC Milan, Goretzka chose to join the Premier League side, whose roster has seen significant turnover following the departure of several key players.
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