Leon Goretzka joined Aston Villa on a free transfer in August 2026. The midfielder brings a wealth of experience and a stellar CV to Villa Park.

During eight years at Bayern Munich, Goretzka won 17 honours, including seven Bundesligas and a UEFA Champions League, making 312 appearances for the German giants.

Goretzka will be playing outside of Germany for the first time at Villa, having begun his career at hometown club VfL Bochum before moving onto Schalke 04.

He’s been a major player for his country on the international stage, racking up over 70 caps and featuring at five major tournaments.