Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?
Summary
Aston Villa has signed German midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer after he left Bayern Munich, where he played for eight years. Goretzka brings experience and could strengthen Villa’s midfield, which has been weakened by injuries and several player departures.Key Facts
- Leon Goretzka, 31, joined Aston Villa after his Bayern Munich contract ended in July.
- He played 312 games and scored 51 goals for Bayern Munich over eight seasons.
- Goretzka has 73 appearances for the German national team and participated in the 2023 World Cup.
- Aston Villa lost their first Premier League match 4-0 against Brighton recently.
- Villa’s midfielder Amadou Onana is injured and out until next year.
- Several Villa players left this summer, including Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, and Lucas Digne.
- Goretzka was often a substitute last season at Bayern and may use this transfer to revive his career.
- His versatility allows him to play various midfield roles, and he is known for scoring and making strong runs.
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