Bayern loves to play hardball in contract negotiations with players, even when it comes to Joshua Kimmich, a footballer who is just shy of completing ten years at the club. His contract is set to expire this June, and for days, it seemed like he would leave the Bavarian giant as a free agent. Arsenal was the first to line up, as Mikel Arteta was unlikely to pass up the chance to sign a player capable of covering full-back, defensive midfield, and central midfield positions. Soon after, Inter and Paris Saint-Germain also expressed interest, with the French champions making the most concrete offer.Clubs form the line before Kimmich’s door – Arsenal first to knockKimmich received a direct proposal from PSG and took a few days to consider the possibility of continuing his career under Luis Enrique. However, that option was quickly ruled out, and he decided to stay at Bayern Munich. According to Germany’s Sky Sports, his main goal was always to remain at Bayern and extend his contract. Well-informed journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that everything has been agreed upon, and Joshua Kimmich will stay at Bayern until 2029. The deal is done, the paperwork will be finalized by the end of the week, and then the contract will be officially signed and announced. Since Kimmich recently turned 30 and has committed to Bayern for another four years, it wouldn’t be surprising if he finishes his career in Munich.Earthquake in Munich: Bayern to lose Joshua KimmichA former member of the youth academies of Bösingen and Stuttgart, Kimmich began his professional career at Leipzig in 2013, where he spent two seasons before moving back to Stuttgart. From there, he joined Bayern Munich for eight and a half million and has since established himself as one of the team’s best players of the decade.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 25Friday22:30: (2.60) M’ gladbach (3.35) Mainz (2.70)Saturday17:30: (1.13) Bayern (10.5) Bochum (20.0)17:30: (1.55) Dortmund (4.40) Augsburg (6.50)17:30: (6.75) Holstein Kiel (4.30) Stuttgart (1.55)17:30: (1.27) Leverkusen (6.25) Werder (9.50)17:30: (1.72) Wolfsburg (3.80) St.Pauli (4.90)20:30: (2.60) Freiburg (3.35) RB Leipzig (2.70)Sunday17:30: (1.68) Eintr.Frankfurt (4.00) Union Berlin (4.85)19:30: (1.80) Hoffenheim (3.95) Heidenheim (4.50)***odds are subject to change***
