On Sunday, German Sky Sports reported that Joshua Kimmich, one of the world’s best defensive midfielders, will not let his contract at Bayern Munich expire in the summer. The German media claimed a contract until 2028 would be signed very soon. For Liverpool, this will mean that the soon-to-be-free-agent player disappears from reach. When we hear Bayern’s sporting director, we understand that this is not over.
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. Kimmich is a really strong option, especially when he can also jump into the role at right-back.
So back to Bayern sporting director about status with Kimmich.
“We have expressed our wishes, and then we have to see if there can be a contract. I can’t force anyone. All I can say is that we want to see it happen. We would very much like to see him as one of the faces of Bayern Munich in the future, but it is up to him to decide,” Eberl told Sky Sport.
Okay, Liverpool are definitely not out of the picture here. Real Madrid and Manchester City are also closely linked to the German national team captain.
