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Joshua Kimmich reveals he nearly left Bayern Munich for PSG

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Joshua Kimmich reveals he nearly left Bayern Munich for PSG
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua Kimmich reveals how close he was to leaving Bayern Munich for PSG after ‘very incredible financial offer’
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Bayern's #6 so nearly left for the current UCL holders.

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