PSV fans point to another transfer-free German after the Ajax transfer

Last week Ajax announced that Julian Brandt has arrived on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund. On social media, PSV fans are now pointing to the fact that another German midfielder is currently available on a free transfer, and people are wondering whether this could be an option for PSV.

Not less than Leon Goretzka is seen by some PSV supporters as an addition if it is feasible. Goretzka has played for FC Bayern München since 2018, which acquired him for free from FC Schalke 04.

Goretzka won in Southern Germany, among other things, seven league titles, three DFB-Pokals and the Champions League in 2020. After eight years at FC Bayern, the midfielder is now a free agent.

According to Soccernews.nl, it would also not be illogical if Stewart were to make an attempt to bring Goretzka to Eindhoven. “If Joey Veerman were to leave, which cannot be ruled out given his buyout clause, it is not unlikely that managing director Earnest Stewart will focus on a new ‘6’”, writes Benjamin Hagen on the Soccernews website.

''And then Goretzka could simply come into view. The midfielder is a free agent after he did not extend his contract with Bayern Munich. The American MLS has been mentioned as a new destination for a while, but nothing concrete is happening yet and perhaps he sees more in a new Champions League adventure with PSV'', Hagen continues.

The journalist draws a comparison with world champion Mario Götze, who in October 2020, to everyone’s surprise, arrived as a free transfer and left for Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2022. ''That choice worked out well for all parties, because Götze grew back toward his top level and immediately came back into view for the Mannschaft. The 31-year-old Goretzka scored five goals and provided four assists last season in 31 league matches for Bayern. In total, he played 312 times for the record champions, where he recorded 51 goals and 53 assists'', Hagen said.