Kimmich's future: contract extension or farewell? Drama at Bavaria!

Kimmich's future: contract extension or farewell? Drama at Bavaria!

Joshua Kimmich, the captain of the German national team, commented on the current situation for his contract negotiations after the Champions League victory of FC Bayern Munich against Bayer Leverkusen. Today, on March 6, 2025, Kimmich made it clear that a decision on his contract extension should be made promptly, at the latest before the international break. "The ball is not with me," said Kimmich, indicated by the fact that the initiative for the decision lies with the association.

There were discrepancies within the conversations between Kimmich and the association about the time of the announcement. The player originally wanted clarity before the international break, while the club presented a decision before the games against Leverkusen. Kimmich has been playing at Bavaria since 2015, and his current contract expires at the end of the season, which could result in a transfer -free change. Well-known competitors such as Arsenal, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain show increasing interest in him.

positive mood and challenging negotiations

according to the information from the New York Times has been the mood for a contract extension in the past few months. Kimmich is supported by important Bayern managers, including CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and sports director Max Eberl. In theory, Kimmich approved a three -year contract extension, but a deadline for signing was not met. According to reports, Bavaria then withdraw the contract offer.

The talks are optimistically assessed by Christoph Freund, the club's sports director. Freund emphasizes that everyone involved is striving for an early decision. Kimmich himself has already won eight Bundesliga titles and a Champions League victory in his impressive career. The player could be interested in a new challenge after having recently played in his original position as a midfielder.

Financial considerations and squad planning

The financial dimension is also an important point in the ongoing negotiations. Kimmich achieves a weekly content of over 350,000 euros, which could be a significant burden on the association's salary structure. The latest contract extensions for talents such as Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies show that Bavaria endeavors to optimize the salary structure.