WHAT HAPPENED?

According to Mundo Deportivo , coach Xavi and Deco believe that signing a defensive midfielder is a top priority. Barcelona continues to search for a replacement for legendary Sergio Busquets. Last summer, they brought in Oriol Romeu but this deal completely failed. Therefore, Kimmich is considered the ideal choice. The German player has been a mainstay for Bayern in recent years and has won the Bundesliga championship eight times.

PANORAMA

Kimmich’s future at Bayern has been a topic of discussion for many months as his contract expires at the end of next season. Only 29 years old, he can still play at the top level for many more years for Barcelona and will be paired with his German teammate – Ilkay Gundogan in the midfield.

Kimmich is Barca’s top recruitment priority thanks to his combination of technical ability and physical strength. Guidо Rodriguez of Real Betis is plan B if they cannot bring in Kimmich.

DO YOU KNOW?

Throughout his career, Kimmich has made a nаme for himself as a midfielder. But this season, he was pulled down by coach Thomas Tuchel to play in the right-back position. Bayern’s ‘captain’ has prioritized the pair of Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer in the midfield recently.

However, Kimmich still often moves into the midfield from the edge position. He has 2 goals and 10 assists in all competitions this season, including the match-winning goal against Arsenal in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.

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THE FUTURE OF KIMMICH?

Kimmich could be one of many key Bayern players to rest this weekend, when they visit Stuttgart – a team that has already qualified for the European Cup. With the Bundesliga championship already belonging to Bayer Leverkusen, the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals with Real Madrid in the middle of next week is coach Tuchel’s top priority. The first match between the two giants ended 2-2, with Leroy Sane and Harry Kane the scorers at the Allianz Arena.