Joshua Kimmich’s future remains in the air, but the midfielder of Bayern Munich clarified when he was decided against Bayer Leverkusen after his outstanding performance in her Champions League victory.
Bavaria took over the full command of her last tie with her Bundesliga rival with a comfortable 3-0 win in the Allianz Arena with Kimmich instrumental.
The German international produced a metronomic exhibition in the Bavaria engine room and had a hand in the second goal when Leverkusen goalkeeper Matej Kovar spilled his cross in the way of Jamal Musiala.
Kimmich only has four months in his Bayern contract, but was still able to sign an extension, while Arsenal, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain were all associated with a change for his services.
When Kimmich spoke to reporters after the victory against Leverkusen, Kimmich stated that a decision will occur before the next international break. Bayern Face Union Berlin on March 15th in her last game in front of the international window.
“A decision will definitely be made soon. The ball is not in my dish, ”Kimmich told reporters.
“My plan was before the international break. The club wanted it to play it in front of the two Leverkusen games. I notice that (sports director) Max (Eberl) is honest and fights.
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“It’s not about expressing the last euro. I know that Max is very honest and fights. I really appreciate that.
“I also don’t have the impression that I am totally greedy. It’s not about pressing out the last euro. Max knows that. We had very good conversations.
“My plan was to make my decision before the international break. The club didn’t want what was legitimate. I guess you gave me a lot of time. It was important to have a good start this season after a difficult last season and to build a relationship with each other again.
“The club now wanted to make a decision before the two games against Leverkusen. For me, the injury complicated things a little without responding to details. But there will be a decision soon. I don’t know if it will be between the two legs (against Leverkusen), but it will definitely be before the international break. “
Kimmich confirmed that other clubs play a role in his considerations. However, asked which clubs he simply replied: “I won’t say that.”
