Surplus to requirements: Bayern Munich still want Leon Goretzka out ...

Leon Goretzka - who was often criticised by former Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, throughout last season - has had a torrid start to life in Vincent Kompany’s side.

The 29-year-old midfielder has only mustered 7 appearances across all competitions, all of which coming from the bench, for a total of 119 minutes of playing time. For a player of Goretzka’s calibre, that is far from ideal.

Sadly for Scoretzka, as dubbed by Thomas Müller, the situation isn’t likely to get any better as Bayern desire to cut ties with him (as captured by @iMiaSanMia):

Bayern are still interested in offloading Leon Goretzka as quickly as possible. The player, meanwhile, has ruled out a January transfer. He wants to reassess his situation in the summer. Goretzka earns up to €17m/year including bonuses. His base salary is worth around €13m - and increases with every seventh competitive game

There is certainly still a player in Goretzka, so it may come as a surprise to many to see him rotting away on the bench. However, whatever player the German midfielder is, is not what Kompany is looking for.

Considering Goretzka’s interesting wage structure, one can understand why Bayern are looking to wash their hands of his contract. Even though Goretzka has played only 119 minutes for Bayern this season, he has made seven competitive appearances. Happy days for the player but a sad day for the clubs wallet, especially considering the midfielder’s reduced importance.

It is slightly puzzling that Goretzka hasn’t been more vocal about his loss of significance at Bayern. Is he fighting for a position in Kompany’s side or is he enjoying every last bit of his lucrative contract?

Either way, one has to feel for Goretzka. Once a keystone player in Bayern’s midfield to a player snubbed successively by the likes of Thomas Tuchel, Julian Nagelsmann and now Vincent Kompany; it truly is a tough situation for the Bochum-born man.

What do you think about Goretzka’s situation? Should Bayern get rid of him? Is he fighting for his spot or is he just enjoying his paychecks from the comfort of the bench?

Let us know in the comments below.

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