Bayern’s sporting director Christoph Freund said: “Leon feels very comfortable at this club and in this team. So, despite some high-class offers, he has decided to stay here until the end of the season.

“After open and constructive discussions, we agreed together that he will look for a different challenge from the summer. He will then be at FC Bayern for eight years – very successful years with a very strong person and player. Until the summer, Lyon wants to give everything to celebrate as many titles as possible with the team.”

It is likely that Goretzka will end his time in Bavaria with another Bundesliga title. Vincent Kompany’s side are eight points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund with 15 games in hand.