Bayern Munich and Joshua Kimmich are increasingly likely to part company in the next 12 months or so. The 29-year-old German midfielder is out of contract in 2025, and is open to leaving the Bavarian giants.
Kimmich would be open to leaving as a free agent next summer says Florian Plettenberg, but if they cannot agree a new deal with him, Bayern will likely look to sell this summer. Kimmich continues to be employed as a right-back rather than his preferred midfield role, and earns around €10m per year.
📍📞 He is advised and supported in the background, but Joshua #Kimmich officially still has no agent!
Clubs that want him have to call him directly.
⚠️ Only five top clubs are still in consideration for Kimmich. Now or 2025: Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid… pic.twitter.com/E8IsbQyLyX
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 23, 2024
Barcelona and Real Madrid are two of the five sides that Kimmich, who does not have an agent, would consider joining at this stage, along with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City. The Blaugrana are interested in Kimmich as one of several options, but there are doubts about their ability to pull off the deal financially – not least from the player himself.
🚨🔴 A separation between FC Bayern and Joshua #Kimmich now or next summer is becoming increasingly likely. It is a scenario that both sides are open to!
▫️ It’s currently unlikely that the 29 y/o will extend beyond 2025
▫️ Kimmich would be ready to go into the final year of… pic.twitter.com/YeifUcYlOU
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) June 23, 2024
Kimmich is not the typical profile of midfielder that Sporting Director Deco has typically been associated with, preferring a more defensively conscious and physical type of player. On the other hand, Kimmich’s best years came in part under Hansi Flick, and the ex-Bayern coach knows him intimately – he is also probably a step up in technical ability on their alternatives.
