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Aston Villa signs Leon Goretzka on free transfer from Bayern Munich

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:20 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Aston Villa signs Leon Goretzka on free transfer from Bayern Munich
Summary

Aston Villa has confirmed the signing of midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer. The German international, now 31, spent eight seasons at Bayern Munich, where he won multiple titles including seven Bundesliga championships and the Champions League. Goretzka became a free agent this summer following the expiration of his contract with Bayern. The club has not disclosed the terms of his contract with Villa, managed by Unai Emery. Last season, Goretzka contributed to Bayern's efforts with five goals and five assists across all competitions.

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By the Numbers
  • •Goretzka was a free agent after leaving Bayern Munich.
  • •He won seven Bundesliga titles and three DFB-Pokal trophies with Bayern.
  • •Aston Villa has not revealed the details of his contract.
  • •Last season, he played 48 matches for Bayern, starting 27.
  • •Goretzka is expected to take on a key role at Villa.
Latest Updates
  • 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa complete Goretzka signing and close in on further deals
  • 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Goretzka signs for Aston Villa after long wait for club
  • 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?
  • 3:39 PMBBC Sport — Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?
  • 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Goretzka completes Aston Villa move
  • 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Former Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka signs with Aston Villa
  • 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa announce arrival of Leon Goretzka
What they're saying
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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.

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Aston Villa have announced the signing of Leon Goretzka, after the midfielder left Bayern Munich as a free agent earlier this summer.The 31-year-old has spent the past eight years at the Allianz Arena...

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Aston Villa have officially confirmed the signing of German International Leon Goretzka.The central midfielder makes the switch to the Premier League outfit on a free transfer efter his contract with ...

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