"We told him that we see him as the face of our team in the future and we want to renew his contract," Bayern board member Max Eberl said before the opening match of the UEFA Champions League season. 2024/25 against Zagreb this Tuesday night. on native soil.
Eberl said Kimmich had approached an offer from Paris Saint-Germain, but decided to stay after new Bayern coach Vincent Kompany and club officials informed him of the club's plans, Xinhua reports.
"He closely studied the option of signing for PSG," he stated.
Media reports spoke of interest from Barcelona and Manchester City.
Eberl said the end of current captain Manuel Neuer's career is in sight in the coming years and that the club intends to "appoint Joshua as our next team captain."
The 29-year-old was also promoted as the new captain of the German national team, replacing Ilkay Gundogan, the club manager added.
Former Manchester City captain and Belgian international Kompany initiated the German international's return to midfield, the player's favorite position after the 2020 treble winner moved to right-back under former manager Thomas Tuchel.
"He can cover several positions within a change of game," said Kompany, assuming: "This tells us the story." The Bayern coach was happy with the player changing positions during games, since, thanks to his experience, he "can do it satisfactorily."
The times of doubt seem to be over after Bayern's change of mind. Eberl spoke of a difficult moment, as he questioned his value to the club.
Club and player have overcome this phase and are heading towards a better future, say all parties involved.
Record-breaking German international Lothar Matthaus hopes Kimmich extends his contract until 2025, executing his current contract and opening the door to a career finale in Munich.
Eberl mentioned "difficult contract negotiations" ahead as the German champions try to cut costs.
The former defender stated that Bayern are determined to cross the finish line regarding Kimmich soon. He added that Kompany and the club showed their complete confidence in the player's abilities as a leading figure.
The coach's intense conversations with Kimmich "showed him how deep our appreciation is."
Kimmich and his wife Lina are reportedly doing well in Munich, as the family, including four children, has settled in Munich.
Eberl said the club is opening the doors to a new era with Kimmich as one of the leading figures. "And yes, we have fine-tuned our strategy and I can say that on the way to that we did not see things around us as we see them now," said the Bayern leader, acknowledging that the club has made mistakes.
Eberl said Kimmich had approached an offer from Paris Saint-Germain, but decided to stay after new Bayern coach Vincent Kompany and club officials informed him of the club's plans, Xinhua reports.
"He closely studied the option of signing for PSG," he stated.
Media reports spoke of interest from Barcelona and Manchester City.
Eberl said the end of current captain Manuel Neuer's career is in sight in the coming years and that the club intends to "appoint Joshua as our next team captain."
The 29-year-old was also promoted as the new captain of the German national team, replacing Ilkay Gundogan, the club manager added.
Former Manchester City captain and Belgian international Kompany initiated the German international's return to midfield, the player's favorite position after the 2020 treble winner moved to right-back under former manager Thomas Tuchel.
"He can cover several positions within a change of game," said Kompany, assuming: "This tells us the story." The Bayern coach was happy with the player changing positions during games, since, thanks to his experience, he "can do it satisfactorily."
The times of doubt seem to be over after Bayern's change of mind. Eberl spoke of a difficult moment, as he questioned his value to the club.
Club and player have overcome this phase and are heading towards a better future, say all parties involved.
Record-breaking German international Lothar Matthaus hopes Kimmich extends his contract until 2025, executing his current contract and opening the door to a career finale in Munich.
Eberl mentioned "difficult contract negotiations" ahead as the German champions try to cut costs.
The former defender stated that Bayern are determined to cross the finish line regarding Kimmich soon. He added that Kompany and the club showed their complete confidence in the player's abilities as a leading figure.
The coach's intense conversations with Kimmich "showed him how deep our appreciation is."
Kimmich and his wife Lina are reportedly doing well in Munich, as the family, including four children, has settled in Munich.
Eberl said the club is opening the doors to a new era with Kimmich as one of the leading figures. "And yes, we have fine-tuned our strategy and I can say that on the way to that we did not see things around us as we see them now," said the Bayern leader, acknowledging that the club has made mistakes.