Joshua Kimmich reveals he nearly left Bayern Munich for PSG
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Joshua Kimmich disclosed that he was close to leaving Bayern Munich for Paris Saint-Germain after receiving a lucrative offer. In an interview, Kimmich expressed that Bayern's lack of support and uncertainty surrounding his contract renewal contributed to his contemplation of a move. He noted that PSG showed strong interest and financial commitment, which made him consider the switch seriously. Ultimately, Kimmich decided to renew his contract with Bayern until 2029, driven by a sense of trust from the new coach, Vincent Kompany.
- •Kimmich felt unsupported by the club prior to his contract renewal.
- •PSG made a significant financial offer during the negotiation period.
- •Kimmich had initial doubts about extending his contract with Bayern.
- •Vincent Kompany's arrival influenced Kimmich's decision to stay.
- •Kimmich's new contract runs until 2029.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua Kimmich reveals how close he was to leaving Bayern Munich for PSG after ‘very incredible financial offer’
"Bayern's #6 so nearly left for the current UCL holders.
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