Liverpool and Real Madrid have reportedly declined that they are in talks to sign 30-year-old Bayern Munich utility man Joshua Kimmich in a Bosman move this summer.
According to a report by German outlet Kicker, Joshua Kimmich faces an uncertain future at Bayern Munich heading into the summer transfer window. However, Liverpool and Real Madrid have denied that they are in talks to sign the 30-year-old utility man in a Bosman move if he leaves the Bundesliga giants as a free agent in the summer transfer window.
Joshua Kimmich and an illustrious career so far
Joshua Kimmich has been one of the best players in the world in the last decade. The veteran utility man initially excelled as a right-back before becoming a top-class holding midfielder. The Rottweil native has been with Bayern Munich since July 2015, coming leaps and bounds in the ten years he has spent with the Bavarian giants.
The 30-year-old has also been a brilliant asset for Germany, making 97 appearances thus far for Die Mannschaft. Meanwhile, Kimmich has turned out over 400 times for Bayern Munich while chipping in with 43 goals and 114 assists. However, the Bundesliga bigwigs are in a spot of bother over the player’s long-term future.
The German international has entered the final six months of his contract, and talks over a new deal have not progressed. The situation has piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, with widespread reports linking the Bayern Munich utility man with Liverpool and Real Madrid. However, the two European bigwigs have denied being in talks over a Bosman move.
What next?
Liverpool can do with a player like Joshua Kimmich. The Reds are in a spot of bother over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s long-term future. In addition, Arne Slot wants more options in the middle of the park. So, the Bayern Munich mainstay would have been a viable target for Liverpool. Recent reports also suggested talks between the two parties, something Kicker has contradicted.
As for Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold will likely reinforce the right-back unit if he arrives from Liverpool. However, Luka Modric is in the twilight of his career, with retirement at the end of the 2024/25 season possible. So, Kimmich is an option worth considering for Real Madrid.
However, with Real Madrid and Liverpool denying “concrete talks” over a Bosman move, other high-profile suitors might have the opportunity to secure his services. So, it will be interesting to see where the 30-year-old German international lands if he leaves Bayern Munich as a free agent.
