Real Madrid have been linked with a major move for Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, whose contract in Germany is expiring, with conflicting reports discussing the Spanish side’s interest in the free transfer.
Kimmich is in the final six months of his deal with Bayern, who have made no secret of their desire to tie the 29-year-old down to a long-term extension and keep him as a leader in the dressing room.
However, there has been no real progress in talks over fresh terms and Kimmich is now free to discuss a contract with clubs abroad.
Bild Kimmich state is in active contact with Madridwho would be the German international’s top priority if he doesn’t expand with Bayern.
Crucially, Bayern have not yet given up hope of keeping Kimmich and are planning further talks about an extension, but Kimmich already confirmed that he will not wait much longer Before making a final decision on his next club.
Meanwhile, in Spain, March Play the whole situation, insisting that Madrid are not only in contact with Kimmich, but also have no desire to sign the midfielder.
Madrid have long been linked with Kimmich, but they do not see the 29-year-old as a real long-term signing. As is Links with Liverpool center Virgil van DijkThe La Liga giants are chasing younger acquisitions.
Sky Germany Florian Plettenberg He says an extension with Bayern is the most likely outcome for Kimmich, whose family want to stay in Munich, but the German star wants to hear all the options before making a final decision.
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