FC Barcelona has decided against pursuing a move for Joshua Kimmich. The club has strong confidence in Marc Bernal and feels that the German midfielder wouldn’t fit into their plans.
Kimmich’s future is now more uncertain than ever. His contract with Bayern Munich ends this season, and although the club had intended to extend his stay, they recently withdrew their renewal offer due to financial disagreements. Despite being a key player for Bayern under coach Vincent Kompany, Kimmich is dissatisfied with his salary, especially as teammates like Alphonso Davies and Harry Kane earn more. The player believes his pay should reflect his standing in the squad, but Bayern has stuck to its stance of maintaining a strict salary cap, leading to the breakdown of negotiations.
This situation has led to speculation about Kimmich’s next move, with Barcelona being one of the clubs reportedly interested. The Catalan club has followed Kimmich’s career for years and tried to sign him in the past two summer windows, but financial fair play restrictions prevented the deal.
However, despite their improved financial situation and the ability to meet the financial demands of a Kimmich transfer, Barcelona has now ruled out the move. According to Relevo, the reason is that the club feels Kimmich would struggle to secure a starting spot under coach Hansi Flick. In the right-back position, Jules Koundé has solidified himself as one of the best in the world, while Barcelona’s midfield is packed with talent, including Pedri, Casadó, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and especially Marc Bernal.
The club has great faith in Bernal, who is currently recovering from a knee injury but is expected to be ready for a breakthrough season next year. With the pivot position well-covered, Barcelona’s sporting management, led by Deco, is now focusing on strengthening other areas of the squad, such as full-backs and forwards. Expect a busy summer in Barcelona.
