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According to Bild, Bayern Munich wants the 'old' Joshua Kimmich back.
On and off the pitch, Der Rekordmeister saw the German international as a symbol of perfection.
However, when the 29-year-old originally refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, he was swiftly quarantined under Julian Nagelsmann.
Then, under Thomas Tuchel, Kimmich's role at the club was further reduced, with the former Bayern Munich head coach pushing the midfielder into an unfavorable right-back position.
Nonetheless, with big changes taking place at the Allianz Arena, returning the 29-year-old to his position as a leading midfielder is one of Max Eberl's top priorities.
However, when the 29-year-old originally refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, he was swiftly quarantined under Julian Nagelsmann.
Then, under Thomas Tuchel, Kimmich's role at the club was further reduced, with the former Bayern Munich head coach pushing the midfielder into an unfavorable right-back position.
Nonetheless, with big changes taking place at the Allianz Arena, returning the 29-year-old to his position as a leading midfielder is one of Max Eberl's top priorities.
The record champions believe João Palhinha is the ideal number six, allowing Kimmich to return to his position as number eight.
This would allow Kimmich to resume his role as midfield leader, with full support from those in control in Bavaria.
Furthermore, while negotiations for a new contract have yet to begin, there is speculation that Kimmich might be named Bayern captain if he agrees to drop his salary demands and sign a new long-term contract at the Allianz Arena.
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