Joshua Kimmich's contract at Bayern Munich is set to run out next summer and the German has revealed when he will make a decision on his future.
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Kimmich's Bayern Munich contract up in 2025Barcelona and Man City interested in midfielderWants to decide future before next summerFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Kimmich has been a major target for Barcelona over the last few seasons as the Catalan side have struggled to replace Sergio Busquets in midfield. However, the La Liga side have not been able to sign the German due to Bayern Munich's asking price. With Kimmich's contract set to run out in the summer of 2025, Barcelona have been hoping to sign the 29-year-old as a free agent, while Manchester City have also joined the race for Kimmich.
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Kimmich has not revealed whether a contract proposal has been put in by Bayern Munich, however, talks have been ongoing between the German side and the 29-year-old's entourage. The German international has now revealed that he knows when he wants his future decided as he wants clarity on the situation.
WHAT KIMMICH SAID
Speaking to ZDF SportStudio, Kimmich said: "I will not wait until summer. I will sit down in winter and then try to see the bigger picture. And make the right decision."
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The German international will want to focus on the current season for the time being as the Bavarians look to recapture the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen. Currently top of the pile, Vincent Kompany's side face Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday evening.
