Joshua Kimmich Signs Four-Year Contract Extension with Bayern Munich, Ending Speculation

After ongoing rumors of a potential departure from Bayern in previous seasons, Kimmich has now regained his top form in the midfield under Vincent Kompany's guidance. He has impressively played every minute in the Bundesliga, showcasing his importance to the team before a minor injury sidelined him in February.

Kimmich, already the national team captain, is viewed as the successor to current Bayern skipper Manuel Neuer.

Sporting director Christoph Freund called the 30-year-old Kimmich "a driving force that will tirelessly drive Bayern forward in the future".

Kimmich's new contract is the latest in several extended deals in 2025 as Bayern seek to shore up their future, with Neuer, Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies all recently extending their contracts.

Kimmich signed for Bayern from Stuttgart in 2015 after a two-year spell at RB Leipzig and has made 429 appearances for Bayern, scoring 43 goals and providing 115 assists.

At Bayern, Kimmich has won eight Bundesliga titles and lifted the Champions League in 2020.

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Kimmich has also played 97 times for Germany.

Eight points clear of defending champions Leverkusen, Bayern are on track to win back the Bundesliga title.

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They will face Inter Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals, with this season's final to be held in Munich in May.

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