The future of Joshua Kimmich weighs heavily on Bayern Munich fans, as well as on the club’s management. In that confusion, Barcelona sees another opportunity, forging plans to seriously pursue their long-standing desire, while for the Bavarians, this intention opens up another interesting possibility regarding the potential transfer of Ronald Araujo. A possible exchange of the club’s stars in on the cards as per both German and Spanish sources.Kimmich to test the transfer market this JuneEverything started when Joshua Kimmich’s future became a question mark in Munich. The club’s executives are seriously considering selling the player in June, and only a new coach can save him. It was also the player himself who made some comments regarding the club’s career, which irked the management.“I feel comfortable even in Munich. It’s not so bad here, although the last two years haven’t been great. I haven’t gone to bed happy every night. However, my situation is clear. I have over a year left on my contract. Granted, no one from the club has spoken to me yet. But I’m relaxed and focused for the European Championship” he said.German sources say Bayern are reportedly asking €70m-€80m for Kimmich, although the German club could contemplate a swap-deal between Kimmich and Ronald Araujo.— @diarioas pic.twitter.com/jeWjRzJSYB— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) March 21, 2024 Expert estimates suggest that Bayern could fetch €70 to €80 million from English clubs that have shown interest in Kimmich, regardless of the fact that he will enter the final 12 months of his contract in June, and that’s a figure that Barcelona, due to financial problems, cannot afford. Hence the ‘journalistic idea’ emerged that Barcelona could involve Ronald Araujo in the deal.”Barca got another rival for Greenwood – JuventusNo one is convinced that the Catalans can pay the mentioned amount. This fact increases Bayern’s chances of acquiring their big desire from Barcelona, Ronald Araujo, a central defender for whom they were once willing to pay up to 100 million. Nevertheless, Kimmich’s future is certainly moving further away from the Allianz Arena with the emergence of Alexander Pavlovic, reports German Kicker. What could bring the Uruguayan closer to wearing Bayern’s jersey is the possibility of the German champions allocating a full €20 million for his salary. That’s currently what Joshua Kimmich earns, so Bayern would remain at the same level in terms of wage expenditure. Now, for the potential swap to materialize, the German would likely have to agree to a reduction in earnings, precisely because of Barcelona’s financial fair play problems and the regulations imposed by the domestic competition there.Laporta: ‘Mbappe’s arrival will create tensions in Real’s locker room’It’s important to note that Araujo has not yet expressed a desire to leave – for instance, Kimmich has no objections to leaving the Allianz Arena – but Catalan media have already begun to doubt the club’s ability to retain him despite his clear wish. This is primarily due to the budget that must be further reduced, as well as the sporting project, which Barcelona will not be able to match with Bayern’s in the coming years.##NAJAVA_MECA_7975763##
