Leon Goretzka

Leon Goretzka contract and transfer fees

Leon Goretzka's contract with Aston Villa runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

Leon Goretzka has made 1 permanent move since 2015, none for a disclosed fee.

Leon Goretzka transfer history and what each club made

• FC Bayern München · left free for Aston Villa (Aug 2026)
• Aston Villa · joined free from FC Bayern München (Aug 2026) · current club

Leon Goretzka injury record and availability

Leon Goretzka has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Leon Goretzka has played 170 of a possible 810 minutes since he joined (21%): 2 starts and 4 appearances in 9 games, average rating 6.71.

Since 2013, Leon Goretzka has had 42 injury spells: 866 days out and 144 games missed. Most frequent: muscular problems (6 times). Longest: thigh problems, 220 days (Jul 2014).

• 2026/27: 2 spells, 34 days out, 6 games missed
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: 2 spells, 14 days out, 3 games missed

Aston Villa injury list

Leon Goretzka international career: Germany caps

Leon Goretzka has 73 senior caps for Germany and 15 international goals.

Last 12 months: 8 caps, 3 starts, 359 minutes in 10 matchday squads. Last in the squad on 27 Jun 2026.

Leon Goretzka: club-trained at Schalke 04

Leon Goretzka is club-trained at Schalke 04: our record shows him registered there for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21.

• Schalke 04

We count a player as club-trained when his record shows him registered with the club for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 (UEFA's home-grown test), wherever he started and whatever he cost; time on loan counts for the club that borrowed him.