Emotions run high as Leon Goretzka prepares to ride off into the sunset for Bayern Munich career

TL;DR

Leon Goretzka is set to conclude his Bayern Munich career soon, creating an emotional atmosphere in the locker room. His teammate Joshua Kimmich expressed the significance of Goretzka's departure after eight years together.

Key points

Leon Goretzka is leaving Bayern Munich soon
Joshua Kimmich comments on the emotional impact of Goretzka's departure
Goretzka has been with Bayern Munich for eight years
The team aims to win a treble in Goretzka's final season

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Bayern Munich's German midfielder #06 Joshua Kimmich (L) and Bayern Munich's German midfielder #08 Leon Goretzka react after the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC St Pauli and FC Bayern Munich in Hamburg, northern Germany, on April 11, 2026. (Photo by Ibo OT / AFP via Getty Images) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO | AFP via Getty Images Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka will close out his career in Bavaria in just a few weeks and that fact has started to hit the locker room hard. For his pal, Joshua Kimmich, the time has become emotional as the team will lose one of its locker room leaders and a key player for some of the greatest teams in the club’s history. “You can tell he’s realizing that his time here is slowly coming to an end. It’s emotional for everyone, including me. We’ve been playing together at the club for eight years — that’s quite a long time when you consider that you have around 15 years as a professional player,” Kimmich said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). Parting ways is never easy and it appears that the gravity of Goretzka’s exit is start to be felt. Can the Bavarians send Goretzka off as a treble-winner? That will most definitely be the goal. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

Why is Leon Goretzka leaving Bayern Munich?

Leon Goretzka is concluding his career at Bayern Munich after several successful years with the club.

How long has Leon Goretzka played for Bayern Munich?

Leon Goretzka has played for Bayern Munich for eight years.

What are Bayern Munich's goals for Goretzka's final season?

Bayern Munich aims to send Goretzka off as a treble-winner in his final season.