'Joshua Kimmich knows what he can achieve here' - Why Bayern Munich are hopeful star midfielder will snub Real Madrid and Barcelona

Joshua Kimmich's future at Bayern Munich is uncertain at the moment, with Real Madrid and Barcelona ready to pounce at the opportunity of signing him for free next summer. However, Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen is hopeful that the German international will sign a new contract before the end of the season.

Bayern are staring at the risk of losing Kimmich for free at the end of the season, given that the midfielder's contract expires on June 30, 2025. As things stand, the club and the player have reached a contract impasse.

The Bavarians are determined to readjust their salary structure ahead of the next season and are set to request Kimmich, along with a few other senior players, to reduce their wages. However, any talks of a new contract haven't begun with the 29-year-old midfielder. Inspite of the circumstances, the Bayern CEO is adamant that Kimmich is pivotal to the club.

Speaking to Abendzeitung, Dreesen expressed his desire for Kimmich to continue at Bayern: "Joshua certainly didn't have it easy during the Corona period. On the other hand, Joshua, who has a high level of sporting ambition, knows which club he is in and what goals he can achieve here together with us. He feels at home in Munich and is a very important player in this team. He shows his class not only with us, but also in the national team. We have already said publicly that we want to start talks with him about a contract extension quickly. I would like him to continue to be one of the cornerstones of the team."

Kimmich will next be seen in Bayern Munich colours when the Bundesliga table-toppers host Augsburg on Friday, November 22. Within six weeks, Kimmich will be free to begin talks with other clubs over a possible transfer in the summer, should the club fail to bind him to a new contract.