After Kimmich, Goretzka extends Bayern contract

Goretzka was out of contract at the end of the season, but the midfield enforcer has committed to another five years, just weeks after national team-mate Kimmich extended his Bayern deal until 2025. "We are very happy that Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka form the heart of our team," said sports director Hasan Salihamidzic.

Since joining Bayern from Schalke three years ago, Goretzka, 26, has forged a midfield partnership with Kimmich for Germany and Bayern, winning three back-to-back Bundesliga titles and the Champions League in 2020. Goretzka has scored 25 goals in 118 games for Bayern and wants more success with Munich, who are chasing a tenth consecutive Bundesliga title.

"With FC Bayern, we have won everything there is to win in the last three years, but even nicer than winning titles is to repeat these successes," he said.