Joshua Kimmich agrees new deal with Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have extended Joshua Kimmich’s contract until 30 June 2029, almost 10 years after the Germany international first joined the club.
Kimmich, 30, agreed to join Bayern from VfB Stuttgart in January 2015 after impressing over two seasons at RB Leipzig. Officially making the move to Munich later that summer, he's gone on to make 429 competitive appearances for the record champions, hoovering up eight Bundesliga titles, the UEFA Champions League, three DFB Cups, six DFL Supercups, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup along the way.
“At Bayern I have the best environment to achieve my sporting goals. For me right now, there’s no better package of teammates, coaching staff and club environment to achieve maximum success. I feel at home here and am not done yet here," Kimmich told the club's website following the announcement of his new deal.
For Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund, Kimmich's decision to stay in Munich represents a huge coup for the current Bundesliga leaders.
"Everyone can see how passionate Joshua is about the game and about his club, in every minute of the match. He is a leadership figure who drives forward and gives impetus; an engine who will continue to tirelessly push Bayern forward in the future," the Austrian said.
Board member for sport Max Eberl added, "Mentality and identity – that is what Joshua represents. He has internalised Bayern's DNA over the years and embodies it both on and off the field. Where others stop, he starts. We are very happy that he will continue to drive our team forward.”
Kimmich is the latest part of Bayern's long-term planning
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