Joshua Kimmich has extended his contract with FC Bayern Munich for another two years until 2025. SPOX and goal answer five questions about the record champions’ coup with the service provider.
1. How did Kimmich and FC Bayern come to an agreement?
The national player created a novelty at FCB of modern times by negotiating his new contract without an advisor and sitting down at the table with CEO Oliver Kahn and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic. Only after the talks were over did Kimmich seek advice from a lawyer in order to secure himself legally and to have the draft contract examined.
The midfielder, who broke up with longtime manager Uli Ferber in the spring, did the same to Kevin de Bruyne. The Belgian recently extended his contract with Manchester City largely independently – also until 2025.
“I didn’t have a perfect feeling about the last contract extension,” revealed Kimmich on Monday. “So afterwards I said to myself that I wanted to take care of it myself in the future. It was important to me that I speak to the club myself and know what is happening in the talks – and that nobody makes any promises and things get out . “
Kahn praised the 26-year-old’s attitude: “As far as his negotiating skills are concerned, he is like a player. He knew exactly what he wanted and what he wanted. This shows that he takes responsibility, including for himself self.”
2. Which clubs have dealt with Kimmich?
There were no concrete discussions with other clubs. He also did not deal with inquiries at all, assured Kimmich after the announcement of his contract extension.
At the same time, logically, some European heavyweights have dealt with Kimmich’s personnel in the past few months. According to information from SPOX and goal especially Real Madrid. Los Blancos had hopes of getting Kimmich to the Spanish capital for free in the summer of 2023, following the example of David Alaba – matching the end of midfield director Toni Kroos (31) ‘s contract.
These hopes are now dashed with Kimmich’s extension – which does not mean that Kimmich would no longer be interesting for Real at the end of his new contract. It is no secret that he is attracted by foreign countries – especially Spain. However, in this case everything has to fit.
According to his own statements, Kimmich also decided to stay in Munich because he felt comfortable there privately and had made many friends in the team.
3. Why did Kimmich “only” sign for two more years?
In 2025, Kimmich will be 30. At this age, there is usually another chance for a last major contract. It was only logical that he decided to extend it by two years instead of three years as initially assumed. Especially since Kimmich at least keeps the option open to play for a large international top club after his time at Bayern.
As a title-hungry player, the composition of the team is also a priority for Kimmich in the coming years. Especially when indispensable top performers such as Manuel Neuer (35), Robert Lewandowski (33) and Thomas Müller (31) break up their tents on Säbener Straße.
“Of course you think about where you stand, where do you want to go and where is the best chance of winning the Champions League in the next few years,” said Kimmich. “I see great potential in our squad. Other clubs in Europe spend a lot of money, but I still don’t see them leaving us behind. With the overall package, I’m in the best of hands here.”
This overall package needs to be reassessed in three to four years.
4. How much does Kimmich earn after his extension?
The exact amount is not known. The only thing that is certain is that with his signature, Kimmich will move up into the 20 million region in which Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller are also located. There is still no getting past Robert Lewandowski, who is just above it, at FC Bayern.
Either way: From a financial point of view, the new contract is a real coup for Kimmich, who is said to have earned almost ten million euros before. Good for him: He saves high consulting costs. As a rule, player agents in Germany receive seven to twelve percent of the gross annual salary of their clients.
5. Who will extend to FC Bayern after Kimmich?
Leon Goretzka. According to information from SPOX and Goal, Kimmich’s midfield partner has agreed on an extension. The contract – probably also valid until 2025 or even 2026 – should be drawn up and signed in the next few days.
“I hope that I was the first of other subsequent contract extensions,” said Kimmich on Monday. “It’s not always just about buying players, but also about extending players. We have a very special team. Leon is very important to us as a team and also to me as a friend. I would like him to follow suit and we’ll play together at Bayern for a long time. “
Who could still follow suit? Niklas Süle, like Kimmich and Goretzka born in 1995, is again a candidate for an extension. A farewell to the central defender from Munich is no longer an issue, at least this summer. His current working paper – like that of Goretzka – is only valid until 2022.
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