Leon Goretzka is officially an Aston Villa player. The Premier League club have completed the 31-year-old's arrival on a free transfer after his eight-year spell at Bayern Munich ended.
Goretzka leaves Germany with a major record: 312 appearances and 51 goals for Bayern, seven Bundesliga titles, three German Cups and the Champions League trophy. He has also collected 73 caps for Germany.
The move arrives as Aston Villa reshape their midfield following summer departures. Goretzka's profile provides experience under pressure, physical power and the ability to arrive in the penalty area from deeper positions.
The free transfer is confirmed. The club have not published his salary, bonuses or contract length, so those elements are not presented as settled facts.
SOURCE: Reuters, 27 August 2026, reporting Aston Villa's official announcement.
