Father accuses Kimmich of contract brokering allegations
Title: "Kimmich's Father Chides Him Over Contract Negotiations: 'What More Do You Want?'"
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Get the scoop on why FC Bayern Munich's Captain, Joshua Kimmich, was on the fence about renewing his contract – even his own father got impatient! Find out what changed his mind and why he ultimately decided to stay with the record champions.
Joshua Kimmich's hesitation in signing a new deal with FC Bayern Munich baffled his nearest and dearest, including his own father. "Eventually, my father rang me up and demanded to know: What's the holdup? What else are you after?", Kimmich told the "Süddeutsche Zeitung."
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Just the other day, Kimmich officially put pen to paper, securing his stay with the Bavarians until 2029. The road to this decision, however, was a bumpy one, marked by a back-and-forth where Bayern even temporarily retracted their initial contract extension offer. According to Kimmich, the club pressured him for a quick decision, but he argued that the timing wasn't ideal. "The club wanted a swift answer, but this deadline fell at an awkward moment for me," he explained. At the time, Kimmich was injured, aiming to recover for the Bundesliga game against Eintracht Frankfurt. "Then it happened again during the match, and later that evening, I had to undergo an MRI. The next day, I was expected to make a decision," Kimmich recalled. He viewed the club's withdrawal from the negotiations becoming public knowledge as unfortunate, particularly since the internal discussions painted a different picture.
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In the interview, Kimmich laid bare the complex thoughts swirling in his head and the months of back-and-forth: He opted to take his time, given the history. "That's why I consciously took the necessary time, and I believe that's reasonable under the circumstances. But at some point, I realized, okay, I wholeheartedly trust the coach, our team, and myself and my role," Kimmich declared. He intentionally waited for Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies to seal their extensions before making a decision; he saw it as a statement.
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In top form under Vincent Kompany's guidance, Kimmich claims he's playing at the peak of his abilities over the last ten years. Last summer, following a challenging season, he entertained the idea of a switch. He acknowledges that he could have earned more with "concrete alternatives," with Paris Saint-Germain supposedly in the running.
But ultimately, it became clear that "I didn't want to bolt after such a season. That move would've gone against my nature." He made a deliberate decision – "for a functional environment for my family and me. And for FC Bayern." Financial considerations did not play a significant role in his decision-making process.
Source: ntv.de, ara/sid
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- Despite the pressure from his father, Joshua Kimmich's decision-making process for renewing his contract with FC Bayern Munich was influenced by the aspects of the community and employment policy, as he wanted to wait for Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies to also secure their deals.
- In contrast to the rumors suggesting Paris Saint-Germain as a potential suitor, Joshua Kimmich chose to remain with FC Bayern Munich, citing his nature and the functional environment for his family as the reasons behind his deliberate decision.
- Given the ongoing contract negotiations and employment policy discussions, it will be interesting to see whether Whatsapp group chats among the FC Bayern Munich community will spark conversations about the aspects of the employment policy and Jamal's role in Kimmich's decision to stay.
