Extension at FC Bayern
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Joshua Kimmich could have earned more money from a departure from FC Bayern than he now received through his new contract with the German record champions. “I can answer,” replied the 30-year-old in an interview with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” when asked whether he would have got more from a competitor when changing. But that was not decisive. “It’s about the overall construct,” said Kimmich: “Money is a factor, of course, but most importantly I was the question of sporting perspective.”
After lengthy negotiations with some twists, Kimmich and Bundesliga leader FC Bayern had just agreed on a new contract until June 30, 2029. He could have left the club free of charge in the summer. Compared to previous contract negotiations, there were “concrete alternatives” this time, said Kimmich. Before that, it was mostly about the question: “At what conditions do I extend?”
Kimmich did not want to reveal whether France’s permanent master Paris Saint-Germain was one of these alternatives. “I don’t want to give a name, that doesn’t belong,” said the DFB captain. “After all, I consciously chose FC Bayern.” And Kimmich repeated: The financial factor was “not an essential factor for this decision” to stay in Munich.
FC Bayern’s Kimmich: There were wrong claims in circulation
Kimmich’s statements about a Signing Fee, i.e. a payment of the Munich, are also said to have refused to have the Munich, while other professionals were granted the money in the event of an extension. “That’s not true. I didn’t even ask for a signing fairy, “emphasized Kimmich and added:” This is a good example of the wrong claims that were in circulation. “
In truth, it was the first time for him that a contract extension at Bayern was “not also more money,” said Kimmich, the 15th place in the Ranking of the Munich record players. “I made a very conscious decision: for a functioning environment for my family and me. And for FC Bayern. “
Kimmich further explained: “It was only about concrete numbers in the past three weeks.” With the sports officers Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, he was in regular exchange. “Understandably, the club wanted to have a decision promptly. But this deadline was set at an unfortunate time. ” According to his statements, this concerned the events related to the Bundesliga home game against Eintracht Frankfurt (4-0) on February 23. “I have invested a lot of energy and time to somehow get on the pitch. In the game it drove back into my muscle, in the evening I had to go to the MRI. And the next day I should choose. ” Basically, however, he understands that the club pushed.
Kimmich asked FC Bayern for more time – supervisory board withdrew offer
Kimmich asked for “two days more time” in order to be able to worry again in peace. The Bavaria supervisory board reacted with the withdrawal of the contract that has been valid so far. “That actually became public. That was a bit unhappy, especially since it was discussed differently internally, ”said the defensive all-rounder. However, this development had no effects for the further discussions. “We have remained permanently in exchange. In my perception, the offer has never been completely taken off 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: What’s going on now? What else do you need? ”Said the professional.
