As of: March 10, 2024, 1:35 p.m
By: Patrick Huljina
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FC Bayern is planning a major change.
One of the most exciting personalities is Joshua Kimmich - will he stay or will he say goodbye in the summer?
Munich - FC Bayern got rid of their Bundesliga frustration with an 8-1 goal festival against Mainz 05.
After the previously turbulent weeks with a series of weak results, Saturday's victory gives both the team and those responsible a little breathing room - also in personnel matters.
Because: In the summer, the people of Munich will probably face a radical change under the new sports director Max Eberl.
One of the most exciting personalities: Joshua Kimmich.
Kimmich's departure from FC Bayern?
Friend announces talks
Does he stay?
Is he going?
Rumors have been circulating for months about the Bayern star's possible departure.
Numerous top European clubs are said to be interested in Kimmich - including FC Barcelona.
And the 29-year-old is said to be one of the Bayern stars who have to tremble after Eberl's announcement of change.
So what's next for Kimmich and FC Bayern?
His contract with the German record champions runs until June 30, 2025. If Kimmich does not renew, the Munich team will have the last chance of a big transfer fee this summer.
“There will also be talks with Jo,” announced Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund after the Mainz game.
Does he stay or does he go?
The speculation about Kimmich's future at FC Bayern continues.
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Praise for Kimmich as a right-back: “A very important factor”
The Austrian was full of praise for Kimmich after the game: “He played a really good game, like he did on Tuesday
(in the 3-0 win against Lazio Rome, ed.)
.” The 29-year-old ran against Mainz again as a right-back and shone with dangerous chip balls and strong lateral shifts (
tz
grade: 2).
Teammate Leon Goretzka was positively enthused after the game: “I don’t know of any right-back in the world who can have so much influence on the game in this position.”
Whether in central midfield, where youngster Aleksandar Pavlovic has often been preferred recently, or as a right defender - Bayern boss Freund made it clear: "Jo is a really good footballer, a very important factor for our team." The discussions about his future So it won't be too long to wait on Säbener Straße.
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And Kimmich himself?
He appears relaxed.
“In general, my situation is very clear.
I still have over a year left on my contract.
Nobody has spoken to me yet.
That’s why I’m very relaxed,” said the 29-year-old.
The father explained that he feels comfortable in Munich, even though things haven't been going well in terms of sport in recent years.
“At the end of the day for me it’s just about showing my performance.
We have a European Championship just around the corner and then we’ll see what happens,” said Kimmich.
The Bayern star will also play as a right-back there, national coach Julian Nagelsmann made that clear well before the start of the tournament.
(ph/dpa)