Arsenal and Liverpool -target white Joshua Kimmich have finally signed a new deal with Bayern Munich, only four months before his previous contract would expire.
The German international has ended a long saga of speculation about his desire to become a member of a new club, after various Premier League clubs, as well as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, showed interest.
It was previously clear that the contract offer of the Bundesliga giants was withdrawn after Kimmich hesitated to give a response.
Various German points of sale followed with reports that the 30-year-old captain was demanded a higher salary than it written on the new deal, which added fuel to the club and the player's disagreement.
After the headlines came that Bayern would not increase their offer and had set a deadline for the return of Kimmich to the table, the German star finally extended its deal.
On Thursday, the Bundesliga side announced that Kimmich extended his contract until the summer of 2029.
This season, the 10th year since the 30-year-old moved to Munich from RB Leipzig, in which he played more than 400 games and won 20 trophies.
Bayern President Herbert Hainer said: 'Compliments for our sports management and our board. FC Bayern needs players who not only bear the shirt, but also responsibility – on and next to the field. And Joshua Kimmich is one of those players. '
It was previously believed that the player was interested in moving to Barcelona or Liverpool, while he had no enthusiasm for Arsenal.
Moreover, German newspapers claimed that PSG made a concrete offer.
In the video that announced the big news, Bayern Kimmich showed the planting of a tree – which now symboles the deep -rooted relationship between them – while giving a motivating speech.
'What is needed to be successful at Bayern? You have to work hard, “he said.
'Again the storm. Be rooted in this club. And you must want something to last. That's exactly why I stay here. '
Moreover, the 30-year-old added on the club's website: 'At FC Bayern I have the best environment to achieve my sports goals. My decision was based on that.
'For me there is currently no better package of teammates, coaching staff and club environment to achieve maximum success. I feel at home here and I am not ready yet. '
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