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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lawrence Ostlere

Aston Villa sign ex-Bayern Munich midfielder in bid to replace Youri Tielemans

Youri Tielemans Villa Aston Villa Bayern Munich Leon Goretzka Chelsea
  • Aston Villa have signed former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
  • Goretzka, 31, left the German giants at the end of last season when his contract expired after spending eight seasons at the Allianz Arena.
  • Goretzka has 73 caps for Germany and was part of the squad at this summer’s World Cup.
  • He looks set to replace Youri Tielemans after the Belgian star left Villa earlier this summer to join Manchester United.
  • Villa are also closing in on signing Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after losing the likes of Tielemans, Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers this summer.

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