Juventus negotiates with Leon Goretzka amid €10m signing fee demand
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Juventus is in discussions with free agent Leon Goretzka, who seeks €7m in annual wages along with a €10m signing-on bonus. The 31-year-old midfielder recently became a free agent after his contract with Bayern Munich expired. Goretzka was initially linked to AC Milan, but negotiations shifted following the change in Juventus coaching staff with Max Allegri's departure. Goretzka is also being pursued by Chicago Fire as he remains eager to continue his career in European football.
- •Leon Goretzka is available as a free agent.
- •He demands €7m per season and €10m signing bonus.
- •Juventus has resumed talks after Allegri's firing.
- •Chicago Fire shows interest in signing Goretzka.
- •Goretzka aims to remain in European football.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Juventus fire up Goretzka talks, despite €10m bonus demand
"Juventus are in talks with free agent Leon Goretzka, who is reportedly asking for €7m per season wages and a €10m signing on fee, with the Chicago Fire also interested.The midfielder had been expe...
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