FC Bayern Intensifies Efforts to Retain Joshua Kimmich

The club is offering the captaincy and a long-term leadership role as it negotiates a contract extension with the midfielder, whose deal expires at the end of the season.

Joshua Kimmich's contract with FC Bayern Munich is set to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season, making him eligible to negotiate with other clubs starting January 1, 2025.
Sporting director Max Eberl has proposed making Kimmich the next club captain once Manuel Neuer retires, emphasizing his importance to the team's future.
Kimmich, currently Bayern's midfield anchor and captain of the German national team, has been with the club since 2015 and is one of its longest-serving players.
Negotiations face challenges as Bayern seeks to reduce personnel costs, potentially requiring Kimmich to accept a slight pay cut despite his status as a top earner.
The decision could define Kimmich's career trajectory, with Bayern offering him the chance to become a club legend while interest from other top European teams remains a factor.