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CONFIRMED: Leon Goretzka signs for A. Villa.
A. Villa beats Barcelona to sign Leon Goretzka. The midfielder leaves on a free transfer, ending the rumour of Leon Goretzka moving to Barcelona.
CONFIRMED: Leon Goretzka signs for A. Villa
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Leon Goretzka's transfer to Barcelona, as reports suggest a 76% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Barcelona has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Leon Goretzka.
- Barcelona has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Leon Goretzka (31).
- Barcelona has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Leon Goretzka.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Pedri (Midfielder, ESP), Gavi)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Pedri (Midfielder, ESP), Gavi)
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Key player as direct competitor (Pedri (Midfielder, ESP), Gavi)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Gavi, Pedri (Midfielder, ESP))
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Some better competitors for position (Pedri (Midfielder, ESP), Gavi)
El FC Barcelona estudia el fichaje de Goretzka
https://www.fichajes.net - SpanishEl FC Barcelona estudia incorporar gratis a un centrocampista que ya trabajó con Hansi Flick en el Bayern.
Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) on X
🚨🔴 Despite the pressure from FC Bayern and all the developments over the last 72 hours, Leon #Goretzka will continue to stay at FC Bayern ✔️ He relies on the words of Uli Hoeneß, who recently said: "In life, everyone gets a second chance. That applies to him at Bayern as well." The MLS doesn’t…
Alternatives of Barcelona
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
80.4
84.5
|
Dominik Szoboszlai |
 Liverpool
|
€122.9M |
|
80.3
80.9
|
Alexis Mac Allister |
Liverpool
|
€61.9M |
|
79.7
86.7
|
Yasin Ayari |
 Brighton
|
€35.9M |
|
79.7
87.3
|
Rayan Cherki |
 Man City
|
€103.5M |
|
79.6
80.1
|
Bruno Guimarães |
 Arsenal
|
€71.3M |
|
77.7
77.9
|
Joelinton |
 Newcastle
|
€23M |
|
77.7
79.9
|
Boubacar Kamara |
 A. Villa
|
€48M |
|
77.7
78.1
|
Bruno Fernandes |
 Man Utd
|
€27.2M |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 19-10-2026 | Report | |
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| Nicolò Tresoldi | 15-10-2026 | Report | |
| Ruud Nijstad | 05-10-2026 | Report | |
| David Raum | 28-09-2026 | Report | |
| Estêvão Willian | 28-09-2026 | Report | |
| Castello Lukeba | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Sergio Martínez | 18-08-2026 | Report |
Leon Goretzka
M, DM (C)
Skill: 76.2
Pot: 76.2
Team
A. Villa
A. Villa
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€6.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€5.1M – €7M
Who is Leon Goretzka?
Leon Goretzka (GER) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for A. Villa. Leon Goretzka is 31 years old (1995/02/06). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 8. Leon Goretzka has also been used as a deep lying playmaker and as a ball winning midfielder.
Leon Goretzka's current transfer value is between €5.1M and €7M. His last transfer was from Bayern to A. Villa in 2026. A. Villa got Leon Goretzka for free.
Leon Goretzka latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
