Emery asks for a cost-free signing

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05/09/26 18:30:00

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Aston Villa has initiated direct talks this Friday, August 21, to close the signing of Leon Goretzka, a midfielder who is currently without a team after ending his contract with Bayern Munich.

According to Matteo Moretto, the Birmingham club is negotiating the German international's free transfer, with Goretzka requesting a net salary of €7 million per season and a signing bonus of €10 million.

Exclusive: Aston Villa negotiates for Leon Goretzka. pic.twitter.com/ZdwbaXDcvS

— Matteo Moretto (@MatteMoretto) August 21, 2026

Unai Emery's Need in Aston Villa's Midfield

Aston Villa's urgency to bring in a midfielder is due to the departures suffered in Unai Emery's squad during this summer period. The exits of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and Enzo Barrenechea to Benfica have weakened the midfield, leading the coach to rely on academy player George Hemmings (19 years old) during pre-season despite the signing of João Gomes from Wolverhampton.

Goretzka, valued at €12 million according to Transfermarkt, concluded an eight-year spell at Munich where he amassed 312 appearances, 51 goals, and 53 assists. With 73 international caps and 15 goals for Germany, the player brings a proven track record that fits into Villa's Premier League plans.

Leon Goretzka's Demands and Other Suitors in Europe

The delay in finding a club in previous weeks was due to the player's salary demands. Entities like Atlético Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Arsenal, and Beşiktaş considered his signing, but the yearly demand of €7 million net along with a €10 million bonus stalled formal progress with Italian and Spanish clubs.

Aston Villa's board is assessing the financial viability to take on the German midfielder's contract without compromising the club's wage structure. The financial strength of the Premier League puts Villa Park's team in a favorable position compared to offers from Serie A clubs.

The Aston Villa executives will hold another virtual meeting with Goretzka's agent in the next 48 hours. In this meeting, the British entity will attempt to adjust the signing bonus fees to finalize the deal and arrange the player's trip to England before the next round of the domestic league.

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