Leon Goretzka “proud” after lifting Bundesliga trophy in Bayern home farewell
Leon Goretzka expressed pride after lifting the Bundesliga trophy in his final home game for Bayern Munich, as captain Manuel Neuer handed him the honor. The 31-year-old central midfielder, set to leave the club after eight seasons, said a heartfelt moment with fans in the south stand meant the most to him. He will play one final match for Bayern in the upcoming DFB-Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart.
- ▪Leon Goretzka lifted the Bundesliga trophy after Bayern Munich's 5-1 win over 1. FC Köln.
- ▪Captain Manuel Neuer passed the honor to Goretzka in his final home appearance for the club.
- ▪Goretzka will play his last Bayern match in the DFB-Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart.
- ▪He described receiving encouragement from fans in the south stand as the most special moment.
- ▪Goretzka is leaving Bayern Munich after eight years when his contract expires this summer.
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