Cameron Smith
Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal
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Joshua Kimmich is on the verge of officially signing a new contract at Bayern Munich to end speculation over a possible move to Arsenal.
The Germany international is currently due to become a free agent in July, when his existing Bayern deal expires, and he has been linked with a number of top European clubs over the past few weeks, including Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool.
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However, Kimmich is set to extend his stay in Bavaria by signing a new long-term deal with Vincent Kompany’s side.
German outlet BILD" href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fc-bayern-joshua-kimmich-vor-verlaengerung-bis-wann-er-unterschreibt-67c9a55fe06e8b4f9a620e43?t_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" target="_blank">BILD have reported that Kimmich’s new contract will be announced by the club shortly, while the news has been confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
He posted on X" href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1897921490651107451" target="_blank">X: “Joshua Kimmich and Bayern have exchanged all documents for [a] new deal valid until June 2029.
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“Agreement in place and deal set to be signed very soon, as BILD reported.
“Kimmich never advanced in talks with any other club, only approaches - priority to FC Bayern.”
Joshua Kimmich is set to sign a new contract at Bayern Munich
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Joshua Kimmich to stay at Bayern Munich
Although Kimmich was linked with a move to Arsenal this summer, FootballTransfers exclusively revealed that Mikel Arteta’s side aren’t targeting an experienced figure like the Bayern star" href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/de-bundesliga/2025/02/exclusive-joshua-kimmich-to-arsenal-truth-revealed" target="_blank">FootballTransfers exclusively revealed that Mikel Arteta’s side aren’t targeting an experienced figure like the Bayern star.
Instead, the Gunners are aiming to recruit younger players and they have set their sights on finalising deals for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi" href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2025/02/arsenal-transfer-news-martin-zubimendi-real-sociedad-steve-kay-exclusive" target="_blank">Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi and Rosenborg wonderkid Sverre Nypan" href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2025/02/exclusive-arsenal-sverre-nypan-record-transfer-fee" target="_blank">Rosenborg wonderkid Sverre Nypan.
Furthermore, Thomas Partey may sign a contract extension at the Emirates Stadium, while Kai Havertz could be deployed in a midfield role next season if Arsenal are able to complete a deal for RB Leipzig centre forward Benjamin Sesko.
The Slovenia international is currently Arsenal’s preferred striker target" href="https://www.footballtransfers.com/en/transfer-news/uk-premier-league/2024/12/arsenal-transfer-news-viktor-gyokeres-talks-sporting-cp-benjamin-sesko-rb-leipzig-steve-kay" target="_blank">The Slovenia international is currently Arsenal’s preferred striker target and they are hoping to win the race for his signature amid reported competition from the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.