Aston Villa signs Leon Goretzka on free transfer from Bayern Munich
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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 ...
"Aston Villa have announced the signing of midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.The German international has been a free agent through the summer after his contract with Bayern Munich expired. G...
"Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:48 PMVilla sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?
Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
- BBC SportAug 27, 2026, 3:39 PMVilla sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?
Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:33 PMGoretzka completes Aston Villa move
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 ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:30 PMOfficial: Former Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka signs with Aston Villa
The former FC Bayern midfielder has a new home.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 3:20 PMAston Villa announce arrival of Leon Goretzka
Aston Villa have announced the signing of midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.The German international has been a free agent through the summer after his contract with Bayern Munich expired. G...
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