Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique expressed interest in signing him. The revelation comes as Bayern Munich's leadership signals a willingness to entertain offers for the German international, opening the door for a potential summer transfer.
Kimmich's disclosure
Speaking in a recent interview, Kimmich stated that Enrique had communicated his desire to bring the 29-year-old to the French capital. The PSG manager's interest adds another layer to what could become one of the summer's most talked-about moves. Kimmich, who has spent his entire senior club career at Bayern since joining from RB Leipzig in 2015, has not publicly pushed for a transfer but acknowledged the contact.
The midfielder's relationship with Bayern's hierarchy has occasionally been strained over contract talks and playing role. Kimmich is under contract through 2025, but the club's new sporting leadership under Max Eberl and Christoph Freund has adopted a more pragmatic stance regarding veteran players.
Bayern's open-door policy
Club insiders have confirmed that Bayern Munich is prepared to listen to proposals for Kimmich. The decision reflects a broader shift at the Allianz Arena: the club is moving away from its long-standing reluctance to part with core players. Sources indicate that a fee in the region of €50-70 million could be enough to convince Bayern to sell, though no formal offers have materialized yet.
PSG, under Enrique, have been reshaping their squad after the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar. The club is looking for a midfield anchor with experience and leadership. Kimmich fits that profile: he has captained both Bayern and the German national team and is known for his tactical versatility and passing range.
What a move would mean for both sides
For Kimmich, leaving Bayern would end a nine-year association that has yielded 14 major trophies, including two Champions League titles. At 29, he remains in his prime and could be seeking a new challenge. PSG would gain a player capable of dictating tempo from deep, a quality they have lacked since Marco Verratti's decline in form.
Bayern, meanwhile, would lose a leader but could reinvest the transfer fee into younger targets. The club has been linked with Fulham's João Palhinha and Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller as potential replacements.
What happens next
The summer transfer window opens in June. No formal talks have been reported between the clubs. Kimmich's next move will likely depend on Bayern's willingness to negotiate down from their valuation and PSG's ability to meet it. For now, the player has publicly acknowledged interest—a rare admission that typically precedes more concrete discussions.
