Leon Goretzka Completes Schalke Move

Leon Goretzka has completed his move from Bochum to Schalke for an undisclosed fee. He had already begun his training with Schalke last week.

Goretzka had also drawn attention from Borussia Dortmund but he chose the Gelsenkirchen outfit over the Champions league runners up.


The deal had been interrupted by several formalities and complications but the young midfielder has finally wrapped up the five year deal with the Bundesliga club.


"I was determined to take the next step in my career and I want to continue developing on a high level," Goretzka told the club’s official website.


"With this objective in mind, I see Schalke as the right address for me. The conditions are perfect here. The standard in training is higher than at Bochum.

"Schalke are a big club that are always in contention at the top and represented in Europe."


The general manager was delighted that the deal was finally closed.


"Leon is one of the most talented players in Germany and has huge potential. He was on the wanted list of lots of clubs but he sees the biggest opportunity to develop as a player here with us."