Atletico Madrid is urgently seeking to strengthen its midfield after the departure of Conor Gallagher to Tottenham, and it seems that the main target for the Spanish club is the German player Leon Goretzka, according to 'Fichajes'.

The club aims to benefit from the player's experience and physical ability to compensate for the absence in the midfield, in addition to providing tactical flexibility for the club under the leadership of coach Diego Simeone during the second half of the season. Atletico Madrid has sent its sporting director to Germany to expedite the deal with Bayern Munich officials, reflecting the importance of the signing for the team.

Goretzka's contract ends in June 2026, which facilitates the completion of the deal in the current transfer market, as Bayern Munich is asking for an amount close to 20 million euros. The Spanish club hopes that the player will add the physical strength and offensive retrieval that the team lost after Gallagher's departure, while benefiting from his comprehensive style from the defense area to the attack area.

Goretzka's joining is expected to raise the level of competition within the team, as he will compete for his position with key players like team captain Koke, and he will also be a reference for young talents like Pablo Barrios.

Goretzka's skills are characterized by his tactical versatility, giving Simeone the ability to implement different systems, from a dual midfield to an attacking trio, with strength in aerial balls as a distinctive addition to the team. Atletico Madrid hopes that negotiations will be successfully concluded before the transfer window closes, making the deal a motivating factor for the team in competing for titles.