The Blaugrana team has a clear goal for the upcoming transfer window.
According to SPORT, Barcelona is confident in its ability to sign Joshua Kimmich, the versatile Bayern Munich player. The Catalan giants believe they can outpace other major European clubs in the race for the 29-year-old German international.
Kimmich, who has established himself as one of the world’s top players in multiple positions, has been a key piece for Bayern for nearly a decade. He has racked up almost 400 appearances with the Bavarian club, scoring 42 goals and providing 104 assists.
His ability to perform both as a right-back and defensive midfielder has been crucial for Bayern’s success in recent years.
Barcelona confident in securing Kimmich’s signing
However, Kimmich’s relationship with current Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel has cast uncertainty over his future at the Allianz Arena. This situation has sparked interest from several high-profile clubs, including Barcelona that sees Kimmich as an ideal addition to their squad.
Although initial reports suggested that Barcelona might wait until the summer of 2025 to sign Kimmich, when his contract with Bayern enters its final year, the Catalans are exploring the possibility of bringing him in sooner.
If Kimmich does not renew his contract, Barcelona could attempt to secure his signing under the Bosman rule at the end of the 2024/25 season. However, other clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain are willing to invest a significant sum to sign him sooner, according to Fichajes.net.
Kimmich’s market value is around 60 million euros, a figure that could pose a challenge for Barcelona due to its current financial constraints. To finance the transfer, the Catalan club would need to sell some of its most valuable players. Despite these challenges, the Barcelona board remains optimistic about the possibility of incorporating Kimmich and believes his arrival would greatly boost the team’s aspirations.
The competition for Kimmich promises to be fierce, and it will be interesting to see how this saga unfolds during the next transfer period. If Barcelona manages to secure his signing, it would be a strategic move that would significantly strengthen their squad in the pursuit of new titles.
