Joshua Kimmich has reportedly made a decision on his future as Bayern Munich continue contract talks with the Arsenal target.
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Bayern keen to hold on to KimmichGerman midfielder allegedly on the same pageArsenal plotting a swoop with Jorginho set to leaveFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Gunners are actively searching for reinforcements in midfield, with both Thomas Partey and Jorginho set to become free agents at the end of the season. The north London club have identified Kimmich as an ideal addition and have already engaged in preliminary discussions with the player's representatives in an attempt to lure him to the Premier League.
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Despite Arsenal’s pursuit, reports Bayern and Kimmich look set on reaching an agreement to extend his stay in Bavaria. Negotiations remain ongoing, with Bayern determined to finalise the terms of a new deal that would secure the 29-year-old’s future at the Allianz Arena. The German giants have allegedly offered a renewal that would run until 2028, with an annual salary between €20 million (£17m/$21m) and €22m (£18m/$23m) gross.
WHAT KIMMICH SAID
Following Bayern’s dominant 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash, Kimmich assured fans that he is looking to finalise his contract situation soon, ideally before the upcoming international break in March.
“A decision will definitely be made soon. The ball is not in my court. My plan was to do it before the international break. The club wanted it before the two Leverkusen games. I’m noticing that Max [Eberl] is honest and is fighting,” Kimmich told t-online’s Julian Buhl.
However, when asked about the status of Kimmich’s contract negotiations, Bayern’s honorary president Uli Hoeness remained tight-lipped, offering only a brief response.
"We only drank coffee," Hoeness said when questioned by . When pressed for additional details, he declined to comment, adding: "I'm not saying anything about that. It’s not my job to talk to the press about it."
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As contract discussions continue, Kimmich remains focused on his performances on the pitch. The German midfielder is expected to feature in Bayern’s upcoming Bundesliga fixture against Bochum on Saturday as they continue their push for domestic success.
