MUNICH, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 01: Leon Goretzka of Bayern Muenchen and Tom Bischof of Bayern Muenchen celebrates Serge Gnabry of Bayern Muenchen (not on the picture ) scores the goal 1:0 during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Allianz Arena on November 01, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Getty Images) Getty ImagesHow does Bayern Munich replace Leon Goretzka? The 31-year-old has officially declared that he will not be renewing his expiring contract at Bayern Munich, meaning he will leave Munich after the 2025/26 season. So what steps will Bayern take to replace their #8 and all the skills he brings with him? Though he has not demonstrated his many qualities much in midfield at Bayern, Bischof seems to be as safe a bet as can be as a replacement for Goretzka.

Source: The Guardian March 20, 2026 01:36 UTC