Opinion | Joshua Kimmich is making a mistake in not signing Bayern Munich contract | OneFootball

As GGFN reported this week, Bayer Munich has withdrawn its contract offer to Joshua Kimmich after the player stalled in responding. The contract was a slight increase on his current yearly wage and would have seen the German international commit to his future until at least 2028.

The Bayern Supervisory Board decided to withdraw the offer, as both Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge wanted immediate clarity on the situation.

Since withdrawing their offer, Bayern are now exploring potential replacements for Kimmich.

Patience Wearing Thin

The truth is that Bayern has been more than lenient with Kimmich. They’ve allowed the player to take his time and even explore other options while maintaining contact with the club.

During this time, Bayern was even complimentary about Kimmich. Sporting director Max Eberl explained that Kimmich could if he wanted to, become a modern legend of Bayern – similar to that of Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer.

After many months of back-and-forth and Kimmich being linked with moves to Liverpool, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, it finally looked like Kimmich was ready to put pen to paper.

Instead, the player stalled once again, which is now the final straw that broke the camel’s back.

The Bigger Picture

Kimmich must look at the bigger picture with this decision. In recent weeks, it’s clear that Bayern are building for a successful future. They’ve recently announced the contract extensions of Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Dayot Upamecano while on the cusp of winning a title.

Yet, Kimmich is still unsure and doesn’t want to commit. At 30, it’s understandable before wanting to sign another deal, but it’s unclear what he’s hoping for. Is he after a big money move to Real? Or perhaps somewhere in the Premier League? It remains to be seen. It feels as if Kimmich has been trying to play both sides without really knowing what a successful outcome for himself looks like.

Now, it appears that he has bitten off more than he can chew. If he doesn’t sign an extension, he could move elsewhere, not be a leading figure in the team, and perhaps not win as many trophies. I believe this is a decision that Kimmich could live to regret.

GGFN | Jamie Allen