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According to Bild, Bayern Munich has withdrawn its contract offer for Joshua Kimmich.
The 30-year-old's contract at the Allianz Arena is set to expire this summer, and both parties have been in talks about extending his stay with the club.However, despite becoming a key figure for Vincent Kompany this season, implying that he would be the face of Bayern for the next few seasons, it appears that the German international could leave the club for free this summer.
As stated in the report, Kimmich was informed at the beginning of the week that the offer made by the record champions had been withdrawn.
This is because those in charge in Bavaria don't understand why the midfielder hasn't already agreed to extend his stay while refusing to discuss the finer points of the contract once more.
Is this it for Joshua Kimmich and Bayern Munich?
Nonetheless, this does not mean Kimmich will leave, as the player and club are still in talks about a new deal.The initial offer made by Bayern was thought to be slightly more lucrative than his current €20 million-per-year contract, but if the two do reach an agreement now, it is unlikely that it will be on favorable terms for the German international.
Der Rekordmeister had hoped to reduce Kimmich's salary at the club, but this was rejected due to his prominent role under Kompany this season.
Regardless, now that Kimmich has hesitated to sign, Bayern may return to their original goal of lowering his salary.
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