Juventus Make First Move for Bayern Munich Midfielder Leon Goretzka as Italian Rivals Circle

Turin, Italy – Juventus have opened talks with Leon Goretzka’s representatives, positioning themselves at the front of the queue for the Bayern Munich midfielder whose contract is set to expire this summer, sources confirmed to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Serie A club’s initial approach was made during negotiations for Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, who shares the same agency as the 31-year-old German international. Juventus directors used the parallel discussions to sound out Goretzka’s camp on the possibility of a free-transfer move at season’s end.

Goretzka, valued for his physicality and vast Champions League experience, is seen by Juventus as an ideal low-cost reinforcement for Luciano Spalletti’s engine room. The Bianconeri are eager to inject both world-class pedigree and steel into a midfield that has lacked consistent dominance this campaign.

Yet Juventus do not have a clear path to the player. AC Milan have also placed Goretzka at the top of their summer wish-list, setting up a direct tug-of-war between Italy’s two northern powerhouses. With no transfer fee required, the coming weeks are expected to bring an intense bidding duel focused on wages, length of contract, and the midfielder’s role within each club’s tactical setup.

Observers have noted a slight dip in Goretzka’s trademark aggression this season, but suitors remain convinced that a change of scenery could re-ignite the ball-winning dynamo who has been a mainstay in Bayern’s midfield for the past seven years. For Goretzka, the next deal will likely represent the most lucrative and pivotal contract of his career.

Juventus’ sporting hierarchy believe his combination of Bundesliga, Champions League and international experience would accelerate Spalletti’s rebuild, while Milan view the German as the final piece in their quest to reclaim domestic supremacy.

As the saga unfolds, Bayern Munich have yet to signal any willingness to offer an extension, leaving Goretzka free to listen to offers. With Milan and Juventus both pressing, the race for the coveted free agent is poised to dominate headlines well into the summer window.