Bayern-Star Joshua Kimmich spricht über Vertragssituation nach der Auflösung von Bayer Leverkusen
As expected, Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich was bombarded by reporters after his starring performance in a 3-0 Champions League victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
“A decision will definitely be made soon. The ball is not in my court. My plan was to do it before the international break. The club wanted it before the two Leverkusen games. I’m noticing that Max [Eberl] is honest and is fighting,” Kimmich told t-online’s Julian Buhl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
Kimmich has come under fire in some circles, though. With what most consider to be a fair offer, the midfielder has been accused of being money-hungry, which is something he disputes.
“It’s not about squeezing out the last euro. I know that Max (Eberl) is very honest and is fighting. I really appreciate that,” Kimmich told Sport Bild Tobi Altschäffl (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “I also don’t have the impression that I’m totally greedy. It’s not about squeezing out the last euro. Max knows that. We had very good talks.
“My plan was to make my decision before the international break. The club didn’t want that, which is legitimate. I appreciate that they gave me a lot of time. It was important to get off to a good start this season after a difficult last season and build a relationship with each other again.
“The club now wanted to have a decision before the two games against Leverkusen. For me the injury complicated things a bit, without going into details. But there will be a decision soon. I don’t know if it will be between both legs [against Leverkusen], but it will definitely be before the international break at the latest.”
Finally, before you get too excited, Kimmich has this exchange with the reporters on the scene (via @iMiaSanMia).
Do other clubs play a role? [in your considerations]
Kimmich: “Yes.”
• Which clubs?
Kimmich: “I won’t say that.”
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