Despite the summer transfer market having closed its doors not long ago, there are still certain names that continue to generate a lot of buzz due to the uncertainty surrounding their contractual future with their teams. One of them? Joshua Kimmich. The 29-year-old midfielder has not yet made it clear whether he will renew his contract with Bayern Munich, a contract that, if unchanged, will expire on June 30, 2025.
This is where FC Barcelona comes into play. Why? Despite the fact that the Catalan team is currently in sublime form, with a tactical setup that seems flawless and in need of no adjustments, it is clear that if the opportunity arises to sign a midfielder of Joshua Kimmich's quality, a 'top' midfielder who is favored by Hansi Flick, who previously managed him at Bayern, at no cost and with salary conditions in line with the club's reality, it could be a real coup to reinforce a midfield area that has been demanding a pivot of his profile and experience for some time.
However, there is a factor to consider regarding Kimmich's possible departure from the Munich team. It is still possible that the Rottweil midfielder will not leave the Bavarian side, as several key events have unfolded that could lead to that outcome. One of these crucial events was the departure of Thomas Tuchel, with whom Joshua apparently did not have the best relationship, with reports of more than one incident that strained the ties between both parties.
Currently, with Vincent Kompany as the coach, there seems to be a better harmony. In fact, the Belgian coach has fielded Kimmich in all four possible matches so far in the 2024/25 season, giving him the holding midfield role that the German seems to appreciate, moving him away from the sacrificial right-back position.
Kimmich Appears Ready to Renew His Contract with Bayern Munich
Another key aspect is the hints that Kimmich has given in post-match statements following Bayern Munich's recent resounding victory over Holstein Kiel (1-6) in the Bundesliga. The Stuttgart youth product, speaking to 'Sky Sports' microphones, unequivocally asserted that "in general, it's always nice to hear the backing and support of the club", a response that seems to be a reaction to comments made a few days ago by Max Eberl, the sporting director of the Munich team, who noted that Joshua should be one of the club's future references.
Now, when explicitly asked if he was willing to negotiate his renewal with the Bavarians, Kimmich showed no hesitation in responding: "I am available to negotiate with the club". This statement clearly indicates that at least the German footballer wishes to extend his stay at the Munich team, where he has been since 2015 and has developed much of his professional career, accumulating 394 appearances to date, with a total of 42 goals and 104 assists. Now we will have to wait and see if they can reach an agreement in the coming weeks, which would leave Barcelona completely out of the race for the German midfielder.