Barcelona-linked midfielder set to resume his contract at Bundesliga membership

Joshua Kimmich, for lengthy, has been linked with a transfer to FC Barcelona, particularly given his contract scenario at Bayern Munich.

The 30-year-old German worldwide was a key goal for the membership when Xavi Hernandez was in cost and the curiosity was carried ahead, even when briefly, as soon as Hansi Flick took over the reins.

The truth that his contract with the Bavarians expired on the finish of the season and he was dilly-dallying on penning a brand new deal solely fueled the speculations.

Kimmich’s renewal now in closing phases

Nonetheless, of late, talks of a Barcelona transfer for Kimmich had gone quiet, with Flick & co. understood to be pleased with their present choices in midfield.

Now, Fabrizio Romano stories that Kimmich is all set to resume his contract with Bayern Munich, with renewal talks now understood to be within the closing phases.

Set to proceed at Bayern. (Photograph by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Pictures)

The German midfielder had been taking his time to evaluate all attainable choices earlier than making a call on his future.

Nonetheless, Barcelona and Actual Madrid, two golf equipment who’ve been credited with an curiosity within the 30-year-old, cooled off the curiosity, doubtlessly prompting Kimmich to maneuver forward with renewal talks with the Bundesliga heavyweights.

Barcelona, for his or her half, are content material with their midfield division, the place Flick has a plethora of choices in Pedri, Marc Casado, Frenkie de Jong, and Gavi, whereas Marc Bernal will likely be again from damage subsequent season.

As such, the Blaugrana had taken a backseat within the pursuit of Kimmich in latest weeks and together with his renewal now near being accomplished, any discuss of a summer season transfer might be put to relaxation for good.