Bayern Munich has officially confirmed that German international Joshua Kimmich has extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2029.
The announcement, made on Thursday, secures Kimmich’s future with the Bundesliga giants nearly a decade after he first joined. Over the years, he has become a key figure for both Bayern and the German national team, winning multiple titles, including eight Bundesliga championships, the UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
FC Bayern President Herbert Hainer praised the decision, emphasizing Kimmich’s leadership on and off the pitch.
“Compliments to our sporting management and our board. FC Bayern needs players who not only bear the shirt but also responsibility – on and off the pitch. And Joshua Kimmich is one of those players,” Hainer said.
Club CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen echoed similar sentiments, highlighting Kimmich’s role as a leader within the team and for Germany.
“We are delighted that Joshua Kimmich will continue his journey at FC Bayern. He is someone who always leads from the front, be it at the club or as Germany captain. His hunger is unbroken, as we saw again in the Champions League round of 16. His determination and his commitment embody what FC Bayern stand for. He should be the bridge between our current generation and a new era,” Dreesen stated.
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Max Eberl, Bayern’s board member for sport, described Kimmich as a player who embodies the club’s identity and spirit.
“Mentality and identity – that is what Joshua Kimmich represents. He has internalised the DNA of FC Bayern over the years and embodies it both on and off the field. Where others stop, he starts. We are very happy that he will continue to drive our team forward,” Eberl said.
Sporting Director Christoph Freund also lauded Kimmich’s relentless dedication, noting his passion for the club and his influence on the team’s performance.
“Everyone can see how passionate Joshua Kimmich is about the game and about his club, in every minute of the match. He is a leadership figure who drives forward and gives impetus; an engine who will continue to tirelessly push FC Bayern forward in the future,” Freund remarked.
Having made 429 appearances for Bayern, with 43 goals and 115 assists, Kimmich expressed his excitement about continuing with the club and his ambition to achieve even greater success.
“At FC Bayern I have the best environment to achieve my sporting goals. That is what my decision was based on. For me at the moment, there is no better package of team-mates, coaching staff and club environment in order to achieve maximum success. I feel at home here and I am not finished yet,” Kimmich stated.
Since joining Bayern from VfB Stuttgart via RB Leipzig in 2015, Kimmich has built an impressive career, securing major domestic and international trophies. On the international stage, he has earned 97 caps for Germany, scored seven goals, and has captained the national team since last year.
