Mail Sport<\/a>, Schalke\u2019s director confirmed the news that the 22 years old has agreed to join the Bavarians after this season.<\/p>\nSchalke were desperate to keep hold of the 12 time capped Germany international, but they were unable to tie him down despite their best efforts.<\/p>\n
He joined them from Bochum in the summer of 2013 and has helped them to third place in the Bundesliga this season as they look to return to the Champions League.<\/p>\n
Jurgen Klopp was keen on Goretzka as he believed the midfielder would be a good replacement for Philippe Coutinho, however, the Reds failed to persuade him that a move to the Premier League was good for him.<\/p>\n
Arsenal and Manchester City were also linked to him.<\/p>\n
Goretzka has started 11 games for Schalke this season, scoring 4 goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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