After Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka has also extended his contract with FC Bayern on a long-term basis. Together with CEO Oliver Kahn and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic, the national player will answer journalists’ questions. SPOX accompanies the press conference in the live ticker.
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FC Bayern: PK to extend Goretzka’s contract today in the live ticker
Before start: After lengthy negotiations, the 26-year-old signed until 2026. Goretzka’s previous contract would have expired at the end of the season. In August, the Munich-based company had already extended to 2025 with Joshua Kimmich.
Before start: Goretzka, Kahn and Salihamidzic will answer journalists’ questions from 3 p.m. You can also do the press talk at Youtube see live.
Before start: Hello and welcome to the live ticker for the press conference on Leon Goretzka’s contract extension. In addition to the national player, CEO Oliver Kahn and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic are also involved.
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Leon Goretzka: “With FC Bayern we have won everything there is to be won in the last three years. But it is even nicer than winning titles to confirm and repeat these successes. We want to build on that in the next few years”, says the 26-year-old. “The team, the club and the environment are not only highly professional, but also familiar. This mixture is one of the factors that guarantee the success of this club. I am very pleased that I was able to extend my contract early until 2026.”
Herbert Hainer, President of FC Bayern: “Leon Goretzka is a perfect match for FC Bayern for many reasons: On the one hand, his athletic qualities are valued across Europe. On the other hand, he has a personality that extends beyond the field of play. Goretzka is an opinion maker on and off the football pitch – and that’s exactly what we want players to be here at FC Bayern. “
Oliver Kahn, CEO: “It is crucial for the development of FC Bayern that we keep our top performers in the long term. In order to be successful as a club, we need players who are permanently motivated – and Leon Goretzka doesn’t need to be told about motivation. He always wants to improve and aims to shape an era at FC Bayern. This contract extension is also a sign from Leon that he is convinced that we will continue to be as successful at FC Bayern in the future as we were in the past. “
Hasan Salihamidzic, Sports director: “We are very happy that Leon Goretzka has extended his contract prematurely until 2026. Leon has become a regular at FC Bayern and a face of this team. I am very happy that we will continue to work together for the next five years. Leon is a source of energy and off the pitch. He has great technique and dynamism and is a particularly dangerous midfielder across Europe who can decide games. We are very happy that Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka are the heart of our team and that for many more years to come for FC Bayern will be on the ball. “
