Joshua Kimmich's Big Decision: Money or Football Joy with Bayern?
FC Bayern departurer Kimmich missed out on higher earnings - If FC Bayern had allowed Kimmich's departure, he would have potentially earned more money elsewhere.
Here's the scoop, mate!
Joshua Kimmich, the skipper of our national team, could've pocketed a chunkier paycheck by ditching FC Bayern Munich. He confirmed this in an interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung. But hold your horses, he wasn't all about the dough. The overarching package, which included the sporting viewpoint, was his top priority.
He had some juicy offers on the table, stating, "There were genuine alternatives." Unlike before, where it seemed like an eternal dance of contract renewal, this time he was dealing with some real options.
Kimmich wasn't ready to spill the beans on his potential suitors, saying, "I won't drop names, that wouldn't be cool. I chose to stick with Bayern." According to him, the financial aspect wasn't the deal-breaker in this decision.
There were some bogus rumors flying around about a signing fee, which Bayern allegedly declined. Kimmich set the record straight, saying, "That's hogwash. I never requested a signing fee." He added that this was just one example of the bogus gossips that were making the rounds.
Kimmich emphasized that this was the first time in his contract extension with Bayern where money wasn't the main issue. Instead, he asserted, "I made a conscious choice: for a functional environment for my family and me. And for Bayern."
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- Joshua Kimmich, despite having the opportunity for higher remuneration by departing from FC Bayern Munich, prioritized the overall package, which included sporting aspects, as stated in his interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
- In contrast to his previous contract renewals, Kimmich had genuine alternatives this time around in his decision-making process, which he chose not to disclose.
- Disregarding rampant rumors about a transfer fee, Kimmich clarified that he never requested a signing fee and considered factors like a functional environment for his family as the key aspect in his choice to remain with Bayern Munich.
