Annual salary is 3.5 million! Bild: Gotze needs to accept a significant salary cut if he wants to stay in Frankfurt

According to "Bild", Gotze's future in Frankfurt is in doubt, and he will have to accept a significant salary cut if he wants to stay with the team.

Although Gotze's contract with the club does not expire until the summer of 2026, his position in the team is not stable. This season, the 33-year-old Gotze is not the absolute main player under coach Topmoeller, and his playing time is limited. Data shows that he does not have many playing opportunities in various competitions, which has triggered speculation about his future.

Frankfurt's top management has made it clear that it cannot renew Gotze's contract at the current salary level. It is reported that Gotze's current basic annual salary is about 3.5 million euros, including bonus clauses, and he is one of the highest-paid players in the team. The club believes that this salary level is obviously high given his current playing time and contribution. If he wants to stay on the team, Gotze must accept a significant salary cut.

The games between now and before the winter break will be Gotze's last chance to prove himself. If they can regain their main position and perform brilliantly during this critical period, contract renewal negotiations may turn around. Sports director Kloescher confirmed: "We have agreed with Gotze that we will sit down and have a good talk during the winter break. At present, both parties are not in a hurry. They will focus on completing the first half of the game and then calmly discuss the future."

But if Gotze still cannot get stable playing time, the possibility of the two parties breaking up will greatly increase. By then, a move to MLS may become the most realistic option. Gotze has said many times that the United States is an ideal destination for him at the end of his career. For Frankfurt, if he is released before the contract expires in 2026, it can also save considerable salary expenses. Although Gotze said he feels comfortable in Frankfurt, he is also well aware of the cruelty of professional football.