Are you waiting for Barça? Kimmich continues to delay sealing his renewal with Bayern

The future of Joshua Kimmich seems to be taking on soap opera-like twists. Despite the most recent reports suggesting that the talented 29-year-old midfielder would continue to be linked to Bayern Munich, the team he has been a part of since 2015 and where he remains an important asset, now under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, who has returned him to his holding midfield role and has given him even more responsibilities in his sporting project, the reality is that his contract renewal, which expires on June 30, has not yet been finalized.

The lack of finalization of Kimmich's contract extension with Bayern is an intriguing matter, as upon the expiration of his agreement with the Munich team next summer, during this winter transfer window he is already free to negotiate with any club. This adds further complexity to the contract renewal negotiations with 'Die Roten', as some clubs may try to entice the midfielder with attractive financial offers or stellar sporting projects.

Bayern Munich Is Starting to Grow Impatient with Joshua Kimmich's Silence

Bayern Munich wanted to avoid this situation, as mentioned by journalist Florian Plettenberg, who reported that before Christmas the Bavarian team expressed their desire to know whether Kimmich would renew his contract, a response they hoped to receive before January 5, in order to make decisions regarding his situation.

Now, according to the cited source, that deadline was not an ultimatum, but rather a request from the team to Kimmich. However, it seems that he has not yet responded, as he has not publicly clarified his stance.

At this point, it is important to note that negotiations are ongoing and both Bayern and Kimmich are actively engaged in discussions. However, Joshua's lack of transparency and patience in making a decision seem to be causing concern within the Munich team.

This is especially relevant considering that, in the worst-case scenario, if a renewal agreement is not reached, Bayern Munich could face two complex scenarios: seeking a new destination for him during the winter transfer period or letting him leave at the end of the season at no cost.

Is the German still a viable signing option for Barcelona?

It remains to be seen how this operation unfolds, as if Kimmich were open to leaving as a free agent, a matter that should be clarified this January, as stated by him in an interview with 'ZDF': "I will not wait until summer. I will be with the club this winter and try to see the big picture. In January, I will make the right decision," Barcelona could be interested in making a move for him. Regardless of whether he may be requesting a significant amount as a signing bonus and facing complex remuneration conditions that may be challenging to fit within Barcelona's salary scale.