A Move That Almost Happened
Joshua Kimmich has revealed in a revealing documentary that he came close to leaving Bayern Munich for Paris Saint-Germain during the summer of 2024, with the French champions making an extraordinary financial offer to bring the German international to Ligue 1.
The Bayern Munich stalwart, who has been an indispensable figure for the Bavarian giants since joining from RB Leipzig in 2015, disclosed that tensions with the club’
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The financial terms on offer were described by Kimmich himself as incredible. The midfielder admitted that the salary package put forward by the Parisian club was staggering, one that made him seriously reconsider his future in Munich.
Luis Enrique and Campos Led the Pursuit
What makes the story particularly intriguing is the personal involvement of PSG manager Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos. Kimmich revealed that Luis Enrique personally called him to outline his vision for how the German would fit into the PSG midfield, while Campos visited him to discuss the project in detail.
Kimmich admitted that PSG was not a club he had initially considered, but the level of engagement and the seriousness of their pursuit changed his perspective. The fact that a club of PSG’
Why the Move Fell Through
Ultimately, Kimmich decided to remain with Bayern Munich, the club where he has won multiple Bundesliga titles and the 2020 Champions League. The decision was not taken lightly, but the midfielder’
The revelation adds another layer to what was a turbulent summer for Bayern, who saw several key players consider their futures amid a period of transition. Kimmich’
A What-If for European Football
The prospect of Kimmich anchoring the PSG midfield alongside the likes of Vitinha and Warren Zaïre-Emery is a tantalizing one for football fans. His passing range, tactical intelligence, and leadership would have brought a different dimension to a PSG side that has often been criticized for a lack of balance in the center of the park.
For Bayern, keeping Kimmich was a statement of intent, a signal that despite the challenges of the post-2020 era, the club remains capable of holding onto its biggest stars. Whether Kimmich will again be tempted by a move away from the Allianz Arena remains to be seen, but this documentary has confirmed what many suspected, even the most loyal players have their moments of doubt.
