Arsenal and Barcelona target rejects chance to join PSG - Reports
Bayern Munich have reportedly got a boost regarding the future of their star and Arsenal and Barcelona target, Joshua Kimmich. According to Sky Sports, the 29-year-old versatile midfielder and right-back has snubbed a chance to join Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Kimmich is about to enter the final year of his contract with the Bavarian club and hence, speculation has been rife about his future. Premier League side Arsenal and La Liga giants Barcelona are rumored to be interested in the German alongside PSG.
Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that Joshua Kimmich has decided against moving to France and staying in Germany with Bayern Munich. Talks of a contract extension have also begun according to Plettenberg. The revised terms both parties are reportedly open to considering include a salary waiver, but it is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon.
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Both Arsenal and Barcelona will be keeping close tabs on his contract situation and hope to strike in case Bayern decide to cash in on the German.
Arsenal and Barcelona likely to be snubbed by the Bayern star, who is impressed with new manager Kompany
New Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany began his life with the German giants unbeaten in pre-season. The club has played three games under the Belgian in preparation for the upcoming season.
Their first match saw them hammer German lower league side FC Rottach-Egern 14-1 before they drew 1-1 to FC Duren. In their most recent match, the former Manchester City captain led his side to a 2-1 win over Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
Kimmich was vocal about his appreciation of Kompany and the team's style of play under the Belgian.
"You could already see a certain thumbprint. I think it was nice for the spectators too, it went back and forth," said the 29-year old (via Goal).
The German also hinted that he sees his future at the five-time European champions, saying:
"I’m very hungry for the new season and we have ambitious goals together."
There's good news for Bayern fans as well. Sporting Director Max Eberl claimed that there have been "good and positive conversations" to resolve Kimmich's contract situation.
"It was a very good and positive conversation. We will have further discussions. I think the general perception in Germany does not do him justice. Joshua was an important player for FC Bayern for many years and should continue to be so in the future," said Eberl.
Eberl's comments will come as a setback for Arsenal and Barcelona supporters, but be welcomed by the Bayern fans.They would be eager to see the German's association with the club continue beyond the next season.