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Aston Villa agrees deal to sign Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Aston Villa agrees deal to sign Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich

Summary

Aston Villa has reached a deal to sign midfielder Leon Goretzka, a free agent after leaving Bayern Munich. The 31-year-old German international, who won the UEFA Champions League and several Bundesliga titles with Bayern, is expected to complete a medical and sign his contract this week. Villa is seeking midfield reinforcements following the exits of Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans, and new signings Johan Manambi and Joao Gomes are currently injured.

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By the Numbers

•Goretzka was without a club after leaving Bayern Munich.
•He spent eight years at Bayern, winning multiple major trophies.
•Villa sold Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans this summer.
•Johan Manambi and Joao Gomes are sidelined due to injuries.
•The contract signing and medical are expected to happen this week.

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3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa reach blockbuster ‘agreement’ with ex-Bayern Munich star

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Aston Villa have reportedly agreed a deal to sign free agent Leon Goretzka in the summer transfer window. The midfielder has been without a club since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season w...
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