Juventus centre-back Benedikt Howedes has defended former Schalke team-mate Leon Goretzka for agreeing a controversial switch to Bayern Munich, saying every player needs to follow their own "interests and goals".
Goretzka had long been the subject of speculation after entering the final year of his Schalke contract in July 2017, with Bayern, Barcelona, Liverpool and Howedes' Juve all said to be interested.
Schalke attempted to convince Goretzka to sign a new deal with them, but ultimately the pull of Bayern proved too strong and it was confirmed he will join them on a free transfer at the end of the season.