Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich speaks out on future amid Arsenal and Liverpool transfer links
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich is being tracked by Arsenal and Liverpool (Picture: Getty)
Joshua Kimmich has refused to rule out a possible departure from Bayern Munich this summer, but insists he is ‘relaxed’ about the situation.
The 29-year-old, widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders in European football, has entered into the final 18 months of his contract at the Allianz Arena and talks have stalled over a possible extension.
It’s understood Europe’s elite clubs are keeping close tabs on developments, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona all plotting moves for Kimmich ahead of the summer transfer window.
In January, Newcastle launched an ambitious bid to prise Kimmich away from Bayern, but the Germany international was not willing to quit the Bundesliga champions midway through the campaign.
Considering Kimmich could leave on a free transfer in 2025, though, Bayern may be tempted to cash in on their prized possession when they have the chance in the summer.
Thomas Tuchel’s impending departure has only complicated the situation in Munich, but Kimmich is trying to keep a cool head as Bayern battle to make up ground on Xabi Alonso’s rampant Bayer Leverkusen.
‘For me, the situation is very clear. I still have over a year left on my contract, so I’m relaxed about it,’ Kimmich told German newspaper Die Welt.
The Germany international has entered in the last 18 months ...
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