Joshua Kimmich nearly left Bayern Munich for PSG but stayed
Bayern Munich and Germany captain Joshua Kimmich revealed in a ZDF documentary that he was 95% certain to leave for Paris Saint-Germain in 2024-2025. Feeling unappreciated by Bayern’s management, he received a “very crazy” financial offer from PSG, with sports director Luis Campos visiting his home and his wife scouting Paris schools. However, Kimmich ultimately extended his contract with Bayern until 2029, prioritizing family and trust over money.
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Kimmich Reveals He Almost Signed for PSG in Summer 2024 Before Extending with Bayern
In a documentary titled 'Kapitän Kimmich' broadcast in Germany, Bayern Munich and Germany national team captain Joshua Kimmich revealed he was very close to joining Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024. PSG coach Luis Enrique personally called him, and sports advisor Luis Campos visited his home to convince him. Kimmich admitted the financial offer was 'incredible' and that he researched Paris neighborhoods and schools for his children. However, he ultimately decided to stay at Bayern Munich, citing the trust shown by coach Vincent Kompany as a decisive factor. He extended his contract until 2029. Kimmich is now preparing to lead Germany as captain in the 2026 World Cup.
Home Football - actualitésJoshua Kimmich Reveals He Was 95 Percent Certain to Leave Bayern Munich for PSG
In a new ZDF documentary, Germany captain Joshua Kimmich reveals he came within 95 percent of leaving Bayern Munich for Paris Saint-Germain in 2024-2025. Kimmich felt a lack of appreciation from Bayern's leadership, who told him he was 'for sale' if he wanted to leave. PSG made a strong push, with sports director Luis Campos visiting Kimmich at his Munich home and his wife Lina scouting schools and residential areas in Paris. PSG's financial offer was described as 'very, very crazy,' but Kimmich ultimately decided against making money the deciding factor. The transfer fell through in summer 2024, and PSG renewed their interest in winter 2025, but Kimmich eventually extended his contract with Bayern.
BILD - SportJoshua Kimmich Confirms Very Tempting Offer from PSG
Joshua Kimmich has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain made a very tempting offer to sign him during the 2024 summer transfer window. In a documentary broadcast by ZDF, the Bayern Munich midfielder revealed that he was 95% sure not to extend his contract with Bayern due to a lack of support from the club. He spoke with PSG's sporting director Luis Campos and coach Luis Enrique, who made him feel wanted as an important piece of their project. Kimmich described the financial offer from PSG as 'incredible' and 'very, very incredible,' but ultimately decided to extend his contract with Bayern until 2029, citing family responsibilities and the confidence he now feels at the club.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertKimmich Was 95 Percent Away from Leaving Bayern Munich for PSG
A new ZDF documentary reveals that German national team captain Joshua Kimmich was on the verge of leaving FC Bayern Munich for Paris Saint-Germain in the winter of 2025. Kimmich felt a lack of appreciation from Bayern's management, with sporting director Max Eberl reportedly telling him he was 'for sale.' PSG made a 'crazy' financial offer, and Kimmich's wife Lina even visited Paris to look at schools and residential areas. However, Kimmich ultimately decided to stay at Bayern, citing that the financial aspect was not the deciding factor. The documentary, 'Captain Kimmich,' airs ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Nachrichten - WELTJoshua Kimmich Reveals He Was 95% Certain to Leave Bayern Munich for PSG
In a new ZDF documentary, Germany and Bayern Munich captain Joshua Kimmich reveals he came extremely close to joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2024-2025. Kimmich states he was 95% certain he would not extend his contract with Bayern in summer 2024, feeling the club was open to letting him go. PSG made a strong push, with sports director Luis Campos visiting Kimmich at his Munich home and his wife Lina scouting residential areas and schools in Paris. The financial offer from PSG was described as 'very, very crazy.' However, Kimmich ultimately decided to extend his stay in Munich, choosing not to make money the deciding factor. The documentary, filmed over two years, also covers Kimmich's experience during the 2024 home European Championship and is being released ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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