The future of Joshua Kimmich remains in the air, but Bayern Munich midfielder gave his clarity at the time he is decided after his exceptional performance during his victory in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayern took command of their last draw with their Bundesliga rivals with a comfortable 3-0 victory at the Allianz Arena, with Kimmich Instrumental.
The German international produced a metronomic exhibition in the Bayern machine room and contributed to the second goal as a goalkeeper in Leverkusen, Matej Kovar, overturned his crossing in the path of Jamal Musiala.
Kimmich has only four months on his Bayern contract, but could still sign an extension, while Arsenal, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain were all linked to a decision for his services.
Addressing journalists after the victory over Leverkusen, Kimmich said that a decision would come before the next international break. Bayern Face Union Berlin on March 15 in their last match before the international window.
“A decision will certainly be made soon. The ball is not in my court, “Kimmich told journalists.
“My plan was to do it before the international break. The club wanted it before the two games of Leverkusen. I notice that [sporting director] Max [Eberl] is honest and fights.
No player made any more passes in the last third than Joshua Kimmich during the first stage of the Champions League of 16 years. pic.twitter.com/2xkpb9nfwu
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“It’s not about deleting the last euro. I know Max is very honest and fights. I really appreciate that.
“Nor do I have the impression that I am totally greedy. It is not a question of deleting the last euro. Max knows it. We had very good discussions.
“My plan was to make my decision before the international break. The club did not want this, which is legitimate. I appreciate that they have given me a lot of time. It was important to take a good start this season after a difficult last season and strengthen a relationship with each other.
“The club now wanted to have a decision before the two games against Leverkusen. For me, the injury has a little complicated things, without going into details. But there will soon be a decision. I don’t know if it will be between the two legs [against Leverkusen]But it will certainly be before the international break at the latest. »»
Kimmich has confirmed that other clubs play a role in his considerations. However, asked which clubs, he simply replied: “I won’t say it.”
