According to Sky Sports, Leon Goretzka's move to Aston Villa is all but confirmed. Only a medical examination remains, after which he can officially sign his new contract.

Leon Goretzka and the club have already reached an agreement on financial terms. He is expected to sign a two or three-year contract with the Birmingham club, running through 2028 or 2029.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reportedly played a key role in securing the deal by guaranteeing the German international, who has 73 caps, a central role in the team. It is understood that personal conversations between the two were decisive in Goretzka's decision.

At the English club, Goretzka is likely to secure the salary he desires. In recent weeks and months, his wage demands in negotiations with other clubs have often been difficult to meet.

As a result, two major Italian clubs, Juventus and AC Milan, are understood to have abandoned their pursuit of Goretzka. Both teams missed out on Champions League qualification, making it difficult for them to meet the 31-year-old's financial requirements.

The Bochum native's contract with Bayern Munich expired on June 30. He spent eight years at Bayern, winning 15 trophies including the 2020 Treble. Goretzka had hoped to prove himself again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, but ultimately that did not happen.

In March, former Germany national team manager Julian Nagelsmann promised Goretzka a leadership role in the team. However, during the World Cup in North America, Goretzka made just three brief, inconsequential appearances. He is understood to have been very frustrated by this sudden loss of importance.

Sport Bild reported, citing sources close to the German national team, that the 31-year-old gradually became distanced from the team and was often dispirited. Furthermore, according to insiders, the experienced player showed gestures of frustration during the decisive penalty shootout in Germany's Round of 16 World Cup match against Paraguay.

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