jetting_with_jetset_Kimmich: ZDF splashes the cash on a private jet for Joshua and his time-sensitive football talk
Private jet travel purchased for Joshua Kimmich by ZDF (German public broadcaster)
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The final whistle of the Berlin-Köpenick Bundesliga match echoed in the distance, leaving little time for the whirlwind Joshua Kimmich to scoot his way from the capital to Mainz for ZDF's "Aktuelles Sportstudio". Faced with a daunting five-hour time crunch, the broadcaster ponied up for a private jet to bring the pro footballer from Berlin to Frankfurt, then on to Mainz.
Things have been buzzing of late for Kimmich and his team, Bayern Munich. With a clear victory over Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Champions League round of 16, top spot in the Bundesliga, and a contract extension, it was no small wonder that ZDF wanted the rising star on their show. Scheduled for a Saturday evening in Mainz, the ensuing logistical crossroads led to a high-flying solution—the private jet. Settled in the show, Kimmich unveiled the shift in sentiment that fueled his decision to renew with Bayern Munich[1].
Quite the surprise was who owned the ticket to fly this prop plane to "Sportstudio". According to "Die Welt", ZDF footed the bill[2][3][5]. When asked about the bill, ZDF explained, "Due to time constraints, a charter flight was the only way to arrive in Mainz in time for the ZDF live stream starting at 10:30 PM. In this exceptional case, ZDF covered the flight costs."
Details on the price tag remained undisclosed, but---assuming forward planning was limited---the cost may have matched the approximate €8,295 of a similar flight the following day[2][4]. Following the show, Kimmich hopped into a car for a more economical trek back to Munich.
Sources: ntv.de, tsi
- ZDF
- Joshua Kimmich
- Football
- Football Bundesliga
- FC Bayern Munich
- The financial aid provided by ZDF for Joshua Kimmich's private jet helped secure his attendance at "Aktuelles Sportstudio" in Mainz, despite a challenging time frame.
- Despite the plausible advantage of a private jet, Joshua Kimmich opted for a more economical mode of transportation for his return trip from Mainz to Munich.
- The financial aid provided by ZDF for Joshua Kimmich's private jet falls under the broader category of community aid, offering support to athletes and enhancing the quality of their interviews and insights on football news.
