Leon Goretzka signs for Aston Villa

Published:

By: Manu Tournoux

Leon Goretzka signs for Aston Villa

Free since the end of his contract at Bayern Munich, Leon Goretzka is bouncing back to the Premier League. Aston Villa today announced the signing of the German international (73 caps, 15 goals), also tracked by Atlético de Madrid and AC Milan in recent months. Winner of the Champions League in 2020 with Bayern Munich, Goretzka (31) will have the first experience of his career outside of Germany.

“Aston Villa are delighted to announce the signing of Leon Goretzka. The 73-cap German international, UEFA Champions League winner with Bayern Munich, arrives on a free transfer. The midfielder began his career at VfL Bochum before joining Schalke 04. He signed for Bayern in 2018 and won seven German league titles with the Bavarian giants.says Aston Villa.

Manu Tournoux

Written by:

Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.