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Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?

Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?
BBC News Thursday 27 August 2026, 15:39 UTC 1 min read
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Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.

Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
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