Julian Nagelsmann wants Leon Goretzka to stay at Bayern Munich amid reports linking him to Manchester United. So, in today’s Manchester United transfer news, Nagelsmann does not want Goretzka to move to Old Trafford any time soon.
26-year-old Leon Goretzka joined Bayern Munich from Schalke in 2018 and has played a key role for the Bavarian giants.
Although, his last two seasons have suffered as he’s himself suffered injury problems.
And now, the midfielder has entered the final year of his contract with the Bundesliga champions.
The midfielder has a year left on his contract, but there is interest from the Premier League. Reportedly, Manchester United are eager to bring him to the Premier League.
However, even as Goretzka negotiates an extension with Bayern Munich, their new head coach wants him for years to come.
Among Other Manchester United Transfer News – Nagelsmann Does Not Want Goretzka to Move
While Manchester United have a keen eye on Leon Goretzka, Bayern Munich’s CEO Oliver Kahn says extension talks are progressing.
However, conversely, new Bayern boss Nagelsmann hopes he can count on Goretzka for next season and way beyond that, too.
“Leon is an important player for us,” he told reporters at his first press conference as the Bayern boss.
“I would be happy to work with him for many years,” Nagelsmann said, being in charge of the German giants.
“I think very highly of him. He is one of the most dangerous midfielders in the world. Everyone likes to have him in their team.”
