Villa sign Goretzka on free transfer

Former Bayern midfielder joins Aston Villa after leaving the Bundesliga giants this summer.

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What happened. Aston Villa have completed the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.

• Goretzka made 312 appearances for Bayern, scoring 51 times.
• He won seven league titles and the Champions League in 2020.
• Villa lost their opening Premier League fixture 4-0 at Brighton.

Goretzka brings experience to Villa, who have lost several stars this summer.

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