German
giants Bayern
Munich has confirmed the signing of midfielder Leon Goretzka from FC
Schalke on a pre-deal, according to SkySports.
Bayern
Munich have been keeping tabs on him for the past several months and reports
claimed that several top sides are keeping eye on his situation. Premier League
sides Liverpool and Manchester United were reportedly keen to make an offer but
the German side were in front of the race from the very first day.
Goretzka
passed the medical earlier today and signed a pre-agreement, he will be joining
the club in the summer.
Schalke
boss Heidel told that they tried their best to keep their player but failed to
keep him for next season.
The
Germany international has netted six goals in 12 appearances for the senior Germany
side. He is also likely to be in the World Cup squad that will be held in
Russia this summer.
Goretzka
started his football career at VfL Bochum’s academy then got promoted to their
first team after impressive performances. In 2013, he signed for Schalke where
he made more than 100 appearances in Bundesliga.
He
has netted 4 goals in 12 games so far this season in all campaigns.
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