Joshua Kimmich is considered one of the world’s best defensive midfielders. The German national team captain has been one of the greats at Bayern Munich for almost ten years, one of the players who has given Bayern the opportunity to rake in the biggest titles. In the summer, the contract expires, last week the sporting director announced they have given the 30-year-old a good offer, now it was up to the player. This week, there has been a development that benefits Liverpool.
According to Caughtoffside’s sources , Liverpool were in contact with Kimmich’s representatives at the end of January. The Premier League club are not desperately looking for a new midfielder, but Kimmich on a free transfer could be an opportunity too stupid to turn down. The 30-year-old’s experience, leadership skills and ability to win the big games could give Slot a very valuable depth in the squad alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Liverpool tried to sign Martin Zubimendi last summer, the Spanish international blocked the transfer. Free agent Kimmich is a really strong option, especially when he can also jump into the role at right-back.
Now Bild reports that Bayern Munich have lost patience with Kimmich over the past few days. So much so that they withdraw the offer of an extension. According to the German media, the decision was made at the board meeting on Monday, where the management agreed not to offer Kimmich more than in the offer he had not accepted.
The door to extension is not closed, but this means that the parties are far apart. A gift package for Liverpool and Arne Slot.
