Arsenal and Liverpool target Joshua Kimmich has finally signed a new deal with Bayern Munich, just four months before his previous contract was set to expire.
The German international has ended a lengthy saga of speculation about his desire to join a new club, after several Premier League clubs, as well as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, expressed interest.
Previously, it was understood that the Bundesliga giants' contract offer was withdrawn after Kimmich hesitated to provide a response.
Several German outlets followed with reports that the 30-year-old captain was demanded a higher salary than the one written on the new deal, adding fuel to the club and player's disagreement.
After headlines came out that Bayern would not increase their offer and had set a deadline for Kimmich's return to the table, the German star has finally prolonged his deal.
On Thursday, the Bundesliga side announced that Kimmich extended his contract until the summer of 2029.
This season marks the 10th year since the 30-year-old moved to Munich from RB Leipzig, during which he has played over 400 games and won 20 trophies.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer said: 'Compliments to our sporting management and our board. FC Bayern needs players who not only bear the shirt but also responsibility – on and off the pitch. And Joshua Kimmich is one of those players.'
Earlier, it was believed that the player was interested in moving to Barcelona or Liverpool, while he had no enthusiasm for Arsenal.
Furthermore, German newspapers claimed that PSG made a concrete offer.
In the video announcing the big news, Bayern showcased Kimmich planting a tree - symbolising the deep-rooted relationship between them now - while he delivers a motivational speech.
'What does it take to be successful at Bayern? You have to work hard,' he said.
'Weather the storm sometimes. Be rooted in this club. And you have to want something to last. That's exactly why I'm staying here.'
Furthermore, on the club's website, the 30-year-old added: 'At FC Bayern I have the best environment to achieve my sporting goals. That is what my decision was based on.
'For me at the moment, there is no better package of team-mates, coaching staff and club environment in order to achieve maximum success. I feel at home here and I am not finished yet.'
duedemnruz
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other clubs fans insulting kimmich as if they were the ones who wanted to sign him but they are just ordinary supporters 😂😂😂😊
Ticbdelopz
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he was not in our rader
Luucilruy
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don't mention Liverpool there, the guy was too old 30 yrs
30 years while benching your best midfielder,
Luucilruy
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nothing like a blow to us, by the way he just blow himself because he was just an optional not the real target
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Talking nonsense while he is better than all Arsenal midfielders.
laqracka_
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Maybe we did some dubious signings when Klopp was filling in as Transfer Director (Julian Ward left) but now Edwards (signed Salah, Mane, Alison, Van Dijk, Slot) is back we will keep our head down and build. We got some good money for the summer.
hopefully 🤞🏾 FSG don't do their things come the transfer window
raeaostyz
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don't mention Liverpool there, the guy was too old 30 yrs
Maybe we did some dubious signings when Klopp was filling in as Transfer Director (Julian Ward left) but now Edwards (signed Salah, Mane, Alison, Van Dijk, Slot) is back we will keep our head down and build. We got some good money for the summer.
AFerusmc6546
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nothing like a blow to us, by the way he just blow himself because he was just an optional not the real target
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Shut up he won’t join a useless team lik arsenal so cry
Wakkufazire
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nothing like a blow to us, by the way he just blow himself because he was just an optional not the real target
laqracka_
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Bro u guys signed endo when he was 31 so don’t talk about age
why lie though, we signed him at 29 he turned 30 few months ago
DerneRaz
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Bro u guys signed endo when he was 31 so don’t talk about age
yes , but look at the prize of endo and he is not a first team player. For that much money , we'll never go for an aged player.
Waeciprsuz
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don't mention Liverpool there, the guy was too old 30 yrs
Bro u guys signed endo when he was 31 so don’t talk about age
Vaecimprst
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Joshua kimmich don't do at signs and move an leave Arsenal sigining you Dan
Wtf are you trying to say
bamadiloty
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We never wanted him
laqracka_
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don't mention Liverpool there, the guy was too old 30 yrs
Zesabclstu
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Joshua kimmich don't do at signs and move an leave Arsenal sigining you Dan