Julian Nagelsmann is ‘confident’ that midfielder Leon Goretzka will sign a new contract

Julian Nagelsmann is ‘confident’ that midfielder Leon Goretzka will sign a new contract to keep him at Bayern Munich beyond 2022… with the Germany international keen to stay rather than move to Manchester United

  • Manchester United are looking to bring in a top midfielder to replace Paul Pogba
  • The 28-year-old’s future is uncertain with Paris Saint-Germain interested 
  • Leon Goretzka, Eduardo Camavinga and Saul Niguez are possible replacements
  • However, Julian Nagelsmann is confident Goretzka will stay at the Allianz Arena
  • Nagelsmann feels he can become ‘one of Europe’s most dangerous midfieders’ 
  • Goretzka has won 10 trophies at Bayern Munich, including a Champions League 

New Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann is ‘confident’ that the influential Leon Goretzka will sign a new contract despite interest from Manchester United

The Red Devils are looking to bring in a top-level midfielder with the future of Paul Pogba uncertain and Saul Niguez, Eduardo Camavinga and Goretzka have all been considered by the club, but the German is said to want a new deal at the Bundesliga champions to keep him at the Allianz Arena beyond 2022 rather than move to Old Trafford. 

Nagelsmann, who recently moved into the hotseat after a spell at RB Leipzig, is also optimistic about keeping the midfielder for the coming years. 

Leon Goretzka wants to stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Manchester United

Julian Nagelsmann is 'confident' that the influential midfielder will sign a deal with the club

Julian Nagelsmann is ‘confident’ that the influential midfielder will sign a deal with the club

United have expressed an interest in Goretzka, Saul Niguez and Eduardo Camavinga

United have expressed an interest in Goretzka, Saul Niguez and Eduardo Camavinga

‘I’m not involved enough that I have a say every day. I stay out of these issues,’ the 34-year-old. 

‘Of course I have talked to him about my plans for him. I’ve told him I’d be happy if he extended and I’m also confident.

‘There are several topics involved when it comes to discussing a contract extension. 

Paul Pogba's future remains shrouded in uncertainty with Paris Saint-Germain interested

Paul Pogba’s future remains shrouded in uncertainty with Paris Saint-Germain interested

Goretzka has won 10 trophies since joining Bayern - including last year's Champions League

Goretzka has won 10 trophies since joining Bayern – including last year’s Champions League

‘I’ll continue to focus on the sports side of things and show him he can be one of the most dangerous midfielders in Europe. He has potential to get even better.’ 

Goretzka joined Bayern from Schalke in 2018 and has picked up 10 trophies since with the team, including three Bundesliga titles and a Champions League crown.

He was also a member of Germany’s Euro 2020 squad this summer and started against England in the round of 16 at Wembley as Joachim Low’s men were eliminated.  

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