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Real Madrid, Barcelona likely destinations for Bayern Munich contract rebel in 2024 – report
Bayern Munich face a huge problem this season as they will be looking to extend the contract of Joshua Kimmich beyond 2025.
The German midfielder has been a starter for the German champions for almost a decade now, but his time in Bavaria might be coming to an end.
According to a report by SPORT1, Kimmich does not feel fully comfortable or trusted at Bayern anymore. He is not as influential under new coach Thomas Tuchel as he used to be under previous managers, especially Julian Nagelsmann.
Tuchel even claimed during preseason that Kimmich was not a holding midfielder and that he wanted a player who was a natural no. 6 to occupy that role. The German star disagreed with the coach’s assessment, though, claiming that he was, in fact, a 6.
Given the tense situation he is facing at Bayern right now, Kimmich is unlikely to extend his contract this season. The Bavarians will be looking to get some amount of transfer fee for his move so they do not lose him for free.
Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester City are among the likely destinations for Kimmich right now.
The case for Barcelona and City is quite easy to make. With the former, he gets an undisputed role as a six, and with a team that publicly expressed their desire to sign him in the summer. He also gets to play under Xavi, the man he considers an idol.
As for City, he gets the chance to take over from Ilkay Gundogan, whose departure has certainly impacted the team negatively. Further, he will reunite with Pep Guardiola, the manager who gave him his breakthrough at Bayern.
His fit at Real Madrid is slightly more complicated, though. With Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos, and Luka Modric fighting for staring spots this season, the competition is already racked.
However, Kroos and Modric both are expected to leave the club come the summer, and would free up two slots in midfield.
With one year still remaining on his contract in 2024, it seems unlikely that Bayern will let him for anything less than €60 million. Given the competition for his signature and Madrid’s other headaches in the starting lineup, it seems unlikely they will pursue his services.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
