Goretzka Offered to Barcelona as Flick Reunion Emerges

Goretzka Offered to Barcelona

Leon Goretzka has reportedly been offered to Barcelona after becoming a free agent.

According to Matteo Moretto on Radio Marca, the 31-year-old midfielder, whose Bayern Munich contract expired on June 30, would be open to working again with Hansi Flick.

The pair enjoyed a successful period together in Munich, although midfield is not currently regarded as Barcelona’s main transfer priority.

Barcelona Have Midfield Depth Despite De Jong Injury

Frenkie de Jong’s knee injury has created a temporary absence in Barcelona’s midfield, but the squad is still considered well stocked in the position.

The report states that the Spanish champions have enough depth and quality in midfield that they could even consider allowing academy product Marc Casadó to leave if an offer close to his €40 million valuation arrives.

That context is important for Goretzka.

Being offered to Barcelona does not mean the club have made him a priority target.

Strong History With Hansi Flick

Goretzka’s previous relationship with Flick is one of the main reasons the possibility attracts attention.

The midfielder was an important player during Flick’s time in charge of Bayern between late 2019 and June 2021.

According to the supplied source, Goretzka made 64 appearances under Flick, scoring 15 goals and providing 18 assists.

That period also included Bayern’s historic six-trophy campaign.

Goretzka’s ability to attack the box from midfield and add physical presence was an important feature of his role in that side.

Barcelona Focused on a Centre-Forward

The report makes clear that Barcelona’s main priority in the transfer market is currently a centre-forward.

Centre-back is another position that could be reinforced if the right opportunity becomes available.

Midfield therefore sits lower on the list of immediate needs.

For now, Goretzka appears to represent a market opportunity presented to Barcelona rather than a player the club have actively pursued.

StatsLook: Goretzka’s 2025/26 Season

According to StatsLook, Goretzka made 41 appearances for Bayern Munich across all competitions during the 2025/26 season and played 2,146 minutes.

He recorded:

• Five goals

• Four assists

• 4.14 xG

• Three big chances

• A 6.03 average rating

He started 63% of his matches and was used as both a central midfielder and attacking midfielder.

Heavy Involvement in Possession

One of the clearest strengths in Goretzka’s Bundesliga profile was his involvement on the ball.

He averaged 87.65 touches per 90, ranking fourth among Bundesliga central midfielders.

His 68.70 accurate passes per 90 also ranked fourth, while his passing accuracy stood at 85.2%.

Those numbers show that Goretzka remained heavily involved in Bayern’s possession structure rather than operating only as a late runner into attacking areas.

Continued Attacking Contribution

Per 90 minutes, Goretzka produced:

• 0.23 goals

• 0.18 assists

• 0.17 xG

• 1.01 key passes

• 1.59 total shots

• 0.50 shots on target

Among Bundesliga central midfielders, he ranked 12th for goals, 13th for assists and 14th for xG.

His five goals from 4.14 xG also kept his scoring output relatively close to the quality of chances he received.

Second for Through Balls

Another notable figure is his through-ball production.

Goretzka averaged 0.41 through balls per 90, ranking second among Bundesliga central midfielders.

His 1.01 key passes per 90 placed him 22nd.

The combination suggests that his creativity was not based on constant chance creation but included a strong ability to play direct passes through defensive lines.

Defensive Numbers Less Prominent

Goretzka’s defensive metrics were less dominant than his possession and attacking numbers.

Per 90, he recorded:

• 4.53 ball recoveries

• 3.61 duels won

• 1.43 tackles

• 1.30 interceptions

• 1.13 aerial duels won

He ranked 15th for interceptions but 41st for duels won and 38th for tackles.

His 2025/26 profile therefore leaned more towards possession involvement, progression and attacking contribution than defensive dominance.

What Would Goretzka Offer Barcelona?

The main question is not whether Goretzka still has useful qualities, but whether Barcelona currently need his profile.

StatsLook data shows a midfielder who remains heavily involved in possession, contributes goals and assists and can play passes through defensive lines.

Barcelona, however, already have significant midfield depth and are currently prioritising other positions in the transfer market.

The Flick connection gives the situation an obvious narrative, but there is currently no information in the source indicating that Barcelona have opened negotiations or made an offer.

At this stage, Goretzka has been offered to the club.

Data note: The source report describes Goretzka’s final Bayern season as 48 appearances, five goals and five assists, while the supplied StatsLook all-competitions data records 41 appearances, five goals and four assists. The statistical analysis above uses only the supplied StatsLook data.

The transfer information in this article is based on information reported by Matteo Moretto on Radio Marca. The statistical sections use exclusively the StatsLook 2025/26 data supplied by the user.