Joshua Kimmich is no longer undisputed at FC Bayern. A TV expert expects the midfielder to say goodbye in the summer. Especially if a new six-series comes along.
For now, the issue of defensive sixes or “holding six” is off the table at FC Bayern. But the topic could come back to the record champions and Joshua Kimmich in the summer. In this case, TV expert Dietmar Hamann sees the national player’s departure getting closer.
“And then you have to see where Kimmich has his place,” said the “Sky” expert in the event of a six-man transfer.
The ex-national player cannot imagine a change from Kimmich to the eighth position.
Hamann expects Kimmich to say goodbye in the summer
“In this position you get most of the balls with your back to the goal. I doubt whether he will help Bayern there. I think they need a more dynamic player there than Kimmich.”
Hamann’s conclusion: “If Bayern get a six, then I would be surprised if Kimmich is still here next season.”
Kimmich’s contract in Munich runs until 2025. Recently there were rumors that PSG was interested in the Bayern star.
According to “Sky” information, Kimmich’s departure in the summer is quite conceivable.
“I think that we will sit down together at some point and that the club will then approach me. We will discuss everything that is discussed among ourselves – and not with you,” said Kimmich after Bayern’s 3-0 win against Hoffenheim on Friday night.
It is now clear that, despite coach Thomas’ original wish, Bayern will probably not sign a defensive midfielder in the winter transfer phase. “At the moment there is not the greatest need,” said Tuchel.
In the summer, the transfer of Tuchel’s dream player Palhinha from Fulham FC failed in the final stretch. The head coach had previously publicly called for a “holding six” for the Bayern squad, which Kimmich responded with some consternation by saying that he was a six after all.