Barcelona Eyeing Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich
In the latest transfer news, it appears that Barcelona has set its sights on acquiring Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich. Xavi Hernandez, former Barcelona player and current manager, seems to have confirmed the club's interest in the talented midfielder.
Kimmich has established himself as a crucial player for Bayern Munich ever since his breakthrough into the senior squad under the guidance of Pep Guardiola. Considered a key figure and a potential future captain at Bayern, Kimmich is rarely linked with moves to other clubs.
However, Barcelona has expressed its desire to sign the 28-year-old during the upcoming summer transfer window. Xavi, discussing the German international, drew comparisons to Robert Lewandowski, who departed Bayern for Barcelona last summer.
"I spoke with him in Qatar, and he expressed his admiration for me," Xavi revealed on Thursday. "He is currently under contract with Bayern, so it ultimately depends on him. Just look at Lewy, for example. He had the desire to come here."
Bayern Munich is expected to reject any initial offers from Barcelona to secure Kimmich's services. However, the situation could change if Kimmich himself puts pressure on the club, potentially favoring Barcelona's chances.
As Kimmich's "role model," Xavi could play a crucial role in Barcelona's pursuit of the midfielder. In 2021, Kimmich expressed his admiration for Xavi in an interview with SportBild, stating, "My role model was always Xavi Hernandez from Barcelona. He may not have been the greatest, but his vision, passing, and technique were exceptional. He always sought to highlight others on the field. That impressed me, and it's something I aspire to. I had the chance to meet Xavi once during the training camp in Doha in 2019, and it was a truly memorable moment!"
Joshua Kimmich has been a key contributor to Bayern Munich's recent success. In the 2022/2023 Bundesliga season, he featured in 33 matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 6 assists. With a 97% starting XI appearance rate and an average of 89 minutes per match, Kimmich's impact on the field is undeniable, with a goal participation rate of 12%.
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Barcelona is keen on securing Joshua Kimmich's signature, but it remains to be seen whether they can overcome Bayern Munich's reluctance to part ways with their influential midfielder. The outcome could hinge on Kimmich's desire to join Barcelona and the role that Xavi plays in convincing him to make the switch.
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