Barcelona withdraw from race to sign Bayern Munich heavyweight: report

Joshua Kimmich has been a player of interest for FC Barcelona for years. He blaugrana They intended to sign him not long ago when Xavi Hernández was in charge of the club and their interest has continued with Hansi Flick now in charge.

Kimmich’s contract with Bayern Munich expires in the summer, so he would be available for free. For this reason, Barça has closely followed its situation at the Allianz Arena, like many other big clubs.

Barcelona abandons the race for Kimmich

However, now, according to BILD in Germany (h/t SPORT), Barcelona have withdrawn their name from the race to sign Joshua Kimmich in the summer.

The German midfielder recently met with the Bayern Munich board to inform them that he has not yet made a final decision. While the player is considering offers from outside the Bundesliga, Barcelona is no longer in the running for his signature.

Factors behind Barça’s decision include Kimmich’s salary expectations, which are beyond Barça’s current capabilities, as well as the club’s focus on fostering local talent, which has seen players such as Marc Bernal and Marc Casado come to the fore. this season.

Another reason why Barcelona has opted for Kimmich is the moments of friction he has had in his career due to his character, which may not align with Barça’s vision.

Although the door is not completely closed, there have been no recent movements to make his signing a reality in the summer.

What’s next for Kimmich then?

As for Kimmich, his priority is to stay at Bayern Munich. During his recent meeting with the club’s management he asked for guarantees of a competitive project aimed at winning the Champions League as well as top-level signings for the future.

However, Bayern officials are increasingly frustrated by delays in Kimmich’s decision-making, which are slowing down the club’s transfer planning.

The 29-year-old is also attracting interest from clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City and PSG.

But for now, Barcelona appear to have turned the page when it comes to their pursuit of Kimmich.