Extension to FC Bayern
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Joshua Kimmich could have earned more money after a departure from FC Bayern than he has now received thanks to his new contract with the German champions. « I can answer, » replied the 30 -year -old in an interview with the « Süddeutsche Zeitung » when he was asked if he would have obtained more than one competitor during the change. But it was not decisive. « This is global construction, » said Kimmich: « Money is a factor, of course, but above all, I was the question of sporting perspective. »
After long negotiations with a few twists and turns, Kimmich and the Bundesliga FC Bayern chief agreed on a new contract until June 30, 2029. He could have left the club for free in summer. Compared to previous contract negotiations, there were « concrete alternatives » this time, said Kimmich. Before that, it was mainly the question: « Under what conditions I extend? »
Kimmich did not want to reveal whether the permanent master of France Paris Saint-Germain was one of these alternatives. « I do not want to give a name, which does not belong, » said the DFB captain. « After all, I consciously chose Bayern FC. » And Kimmich repeated: the financial factor was « not an essential factor for this decision » to stay in Munich.
Kimmich du Bayern of FC: there were bad claims in circulation
Kimmich’s declarations on signature costs, that is to say a payment from the Munich, would also have refused to have Munich, while other professionals have obtained money in the event of extension. « This is not true. I did not even ask for a signature fairy, » said Kimmich and added: « This is a good example of the bad claims that were in circulation.
In truth, it was the first time for him that a contract extension in Bayern was « no more money, » said Kimmich, 15th place in the Munich players’ classification. “I made a very conscious decision: for a functional environment for my family and I. And for Bayern FC. « »
Kimmich also explained: « These were only concrete figures in the past three weeks. » With the sports agents Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, he was in regular exchange. “Naturally, the club wanted to have a decision quickly. But this deadline was set at an unhappy moment. « According to his statements, this concerned the events related to the Bundesliga home match against Eintracht Francfurt (4-0) on February 23. » I invested a lot of energy and time to get started on the field. In the game, he returned to my muscle, in the evening, I had to go to MRI. And the next day, I should choose. « Basically, however, he understands that the club has pushed.
Kimmich asked Bayern FC more time – the reservoir of the supervisory board
Kimmich asked « two more days » to be able to worry again in peace. The Bavaria Supervisory Board reacted with the withdrawal of the contract which has been valid so far. “It has become public. It was a bit unhappy, especially since it was discussed differently internally, « said the defensive versatile. However, this development had no effect for additional discussions. “We stayed permanently in exchange. In my perception, the offer has never been completely removed from the table. »»
Kimmich’s signature was sealed this Thursday. Apparently also to calm your own family. « Even my father called me at some point and asked me: what’s going on now? » What else do you need? Said the professional.
