Joshua Kimmich's Bayern Munich future uncertain

Having endured a challenging period under former manager Thomas Tuchel, where he was shifted from his favoured central midfield role to right-back, Kimmich now finds himself back in the midfield under new head coach Vincent Kompany.

The 29-year-old German international has admitted that his choice to extend his stay with Bayern would be heavily influenced by both his past experiences and current dynamics within the club.

"In the last eight to ten weeks, the situation has changed quite a bit," Kimmich said during a press conference with the German national team. "There was talk of me leaving, but now I am in continuous dialogue with Bayern.

"The decision isn't easy; it has to be carefully thought out. The past matters, but so does the future." Kimmich's words underscores a cautious approach, reflecting on his journey at Bayern, where he has been since joining in 2015.

Meanwhile, Bayern's search for reinforcements are in full swing, with Alphonso Davies' potential departure next summer sparking discussions about a new left-back.

Speculation has linked RB Leipzig's David Raum to the club, but Raum dismissed any immediate interest, saying on Bild's Phrasenmaher podcast, "I have no idea what will happen after the season, but I have a contract here and am very happy at Leipzig. Right now, there's no dialogue with Bayern."

The 26-year-old, is currently sidelined by an ankle injury, hinted at a Premier League ambition in the future, but reaffirmed his commitment to Leipzig, where his contract runs through 2027.

Vincent Kompany's appointment as Bayern head coach has also garnered significant praise from Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund.

When Bayern hired Kompany, fresh off relegation from the Premier League with Burnley, many questioned the decision. However, Freund has highlighted the remarkable progress under Kompany, with Bayern leading the Bundesliga by five points after 10 matches.

"Vincent has been incredible for us. We wanted someone with his energy and team-focused mindset," Freund shared with ORF. "It was a bold choice, but one that's clearly paid off."

Freund expressed excitement about Bayern's "active football" style, marked by pressing and counter-pressing, which he believed has energized both the team and fans. This season, Bayern have harboured special ambitions for the Champions League, aiming to capture the trophy at their home ground, the Allianz Arena.

Reflecting on Bayern's last home Champions League final, an agonizing penalty shootout loss to Chelsea in 2012, Freund said, "That night was one of the hardest to bear. Being here now, knowing what's possible, makes it even more special."

The road ahead for Bayern is promising yet challenging, with Kimmich's contract situation, potential new signings, and Kompany's leadership setting a dynamic path for the German giants.

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