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FC Barcelona seems to have lost one of its major market aspirations: the signing of Joshua Kimmich. During the summer, Bayern Munich left open the possibility for the German midfielder to leave the club, sparking interest from several European teams, including Barcelona. However, the situation has taken an unexpected turn, and now the player is in talks to extend his contract with the Bavarian team, which could definitively close the doors to a possible transfer.
Kimmich, whose current contract expires in June 2025, has publicly expressed his willingness to negotiate his renewal. "It's always positive to receive support from the club. I am enjoying the present and focused on winning games," the player commented in a recent interview. This change in attitude by the footballer has strengthened Bayern's position in the negotiations, moving away the possibility of a short-term departure.
🔴⚪️ Joshua Kimmich opens doors to new Bayern contract: “I’m available to discuss with the club”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 14, 2024
“It's always nice to hear the backing and support from the club. I'm just enjoying the moment. It's important to win the games”.
Current deal expires in June 2025. pic.twitter.com/ZgydrHMWY8
The change of coach at Bayern has been crucial for Kimmich
Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, also confirmed that Kimmich is a key piece in the club's project. "We want Kimmich, along with Musiala, Pavlović, and Stanišić, to become the pillars of our team to compete for the Champions League and domestic titles," Eberl affirmed. These statements make it clear that Bayern has no intention of parting ways with its star, who has regained importance after Thomas Tuchel's departure and the subsequent arrival of Vincent Kompany.
With this scenario, Barcelona, which had dreamed of incorporating the versatile midfielder, will have to seek other alternatives in the market. Kimmich's renewal with Bayern seems to be on track, leaving the Catalan club with no options to sign him in the near future.
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