SOCHI, Russia (AP) Germany coach Joachim Loew says he has offered Leon Goretzka advice on his club future as the midfielder is linked with a move away from Schalke.
The 22-year-old Goretzka, who has a year remaining on his Schalke contract, has put in strong performances as part of an inexperienced Germany side at the Confederations Cup.
Loew says he’s had long conversations with Goretzka about ”different possible scenarios” in his career.
Through a translator, Loew says he ”wanted to know what (Goretzka) was thinking and what kind of opportunities he envisaged. I certainly spoke my mind.