Juventus is not the only club with an interest in Leon Goretzka. The 31-year-old German international is currently a free agent after his contract was not extended by FC Bayern. Goretzka has 73 caps and 15 goals for Germany. He has several options and inquiries that he plans to discuss with his family and advisors after the World Cup. Among the interested parties is MLS club Chicago Fire; BILD previously reported that this club had shown interest. The Italian portal 'Calciomercato' reports that Juventus has recently increased its contact with the midfielder's agency. According to the same report, the player's financial demands are a significant obstacle, as he is reportedly seeking a signing bonus of approximately ten million euros in addition to a net salary of seven million euros per season. The report suggests this package is a considerable hurdle for Juventus. Other clubs recently linked with the central midfielder include Atlético Madrid and AC Milan. A deal with AC Milan that collapsed in June 2026 reportedly included a €10 million signing bonus. According to Transfermarkt, Goretzka's current market value is €12.00m.