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Report – Oaktree Set To Sanction Inter Milan Pursuit Of Departing Bayern Munich Midfielder

Report – Oaktree Set To Sanction Inter Milan Pursuit Of Departing Bayern Munich Midfielder

Inter Milan owners Oaktree Capital Management will reportedly sanction the club’s pursuit of Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka in the summer.

According to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri are in pole position to sign the German midfielder.

Beppe Marotta has added the 31-year-old to his shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window.

Indeed, the Inter president is plotting a swoop for the former Schalke man, who will become a free agent in June.

Oaktree to Allow Inter Milan to Sign Leon Goretzka

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – MARCH 11: Leon Goretzka of Bayern Muenchen reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at on March 11, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Despite his regular first-team status under Vincent Kompany, Leon Goretzka is on the verge of leaving Munich.

Indeed, his contract runs out at the end of the season, with the record-time Bundesliga champions reluctant to offer him fresh terms.

Therefore, Marotta has spotted a window of opportunity and is willing to act on it.

However, Oaktree’s transfer policy forbids handing high-value contracts to players in their thirties.

Still, the American investment fund is ready to make an exception in this case and allow Marotta to sign Goretzka.

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