It has been announced that Leon Goretzka will not renew his contract with FC Bayern, which expires on June 30. The German national team player's next career move is still uncertain. His youth club has now confirmed that he hopes to return to VfL Bochum. Clubs from the Italian Serie A and the English Premier League have already made contact with Goretzka, and rumors of interest from Real Madrid or FC Barcelona have been circulating. In short, the midfielder will have a wide range of options when it comes to where and for whom he will play in the future. A club that has officially expressed hope for a transfer must, however, be patient. "Leon has made many people in Bochum proud. He will now play at the highest level again before hopefully returning. That is our big wish - and hopefully also his. When the Ruhrstadion is completed, it will be a good time. We will see how long his next contract will last, and then he may sign his last one at Castroper Straße", said Ilja Kaenzig, the managing director of VfL Bochum, as quoted by Sport Bild. ## VfL Bochum "always an option" In Bochum, Goretzka made his first steps in professional football in the 2012/13 season, before moving to FC Bayern via FC Schalke 04 and winning numerous titles. After his departure from FC Bayern, the 31-year-old announced that a return to VfL Bochum was always an option - and thus sparked hope for a comeback. It is clear, however, that Goretzka's path will continue on a much larger football stage for the time being. Where this is still undecided. ## More on this: "I have not yet made a decision. I have the privilege of being in a situation where I am 100 percent enthusiastic and convinced about something I do. Therefore, I make no stress and simply wait until this feeling arises", said Goretzka after the 5:1 win in his last Bundesliga game for the Munich against 1. FC Köln at Sky.