Chivu has strong competition for a German international » Two other big clubs want the German
Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Sunday, 22 March 2026, 08:20 / Updated on Sunday, 22 March 2026 08:22
German international Leon Goretzka (31) is out of contract with Bayern Munich this summer and will not be extended.
Although he decided that in the summer mercato to focus on the acquisition of players who already know Serie A, Inter makes an exception and reaffirms its interest in Leon Goretzka.
Inter battle with Milan and Arsenal for Leon Goretzka
Although he is 31 years old, the German international is having a very good 2025-2026 season and is very interesting for Cristi Chivu as he would come on a free contract after Bayern decided not to extend his deal due in the summer.
According to calciomercato.com, Inter has strong competition for the services of the German, who is also interested in the great rival AC Milan, as well as Arsenal. “Inter and AC Milan are among the clubs that have turned their attention to the midfielder and have already had some contact with his entourage.
Leon Goretzka
The two Milanese clubs are analyzing the situation and evaluating their next moves. Currently, the obstacle to a possible deal could be the financial demands of Goretzka and his agent“, writes the cited publication.
Leon Goretzka, an investment of almost 20 million euros
Goretzka's numbers are already known. “The player wants a net salary of €7m, roughly the same as his current salary at Bayern Munich, €8-10m transfer bonus, plus agent fees.
This is a significant investment, especially for a player who is leaving for free. The total cost of the transaction would amount to almost 20 million euros”, reveals the same calciomercato.com.
Inter would also target Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams
In pole position to secure Goretzka would be, according to tabloid Bild, Arsenal! “The Gunners have expressed their interest since January and would have no major budget constraints to meet the demands of the player, who has already placed them at the top of his list,” claim Europe's biggest daily.
Inter also has an extra-Italian goal. According to Tuttomercatoweb.it, Cristi Chivu set his sights on Nico Williams (23 years old), the 50 million euro winger from Athletic Bilbao.
