Joshua Kimmich signs contract extension at Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich have announced the contract extension of Joshua Kimmich until 2025. The announcement was made on Monday.

The 26-year-old German had made 264 appearances in all competitions for Bayern, winning six Bundesliga titles, three DFB Pokals, one Champions League, five Supercups, a FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Supercup.

Speaking after the contract extension, Kimmich said: “The most important reason for my contract extension is that I can pursue my passion with joy every day here at Bayern.”

🗣️ Joshua #Kimmich: "The most important reason for my contract extension is that I can pursue my passion with joy every day here at #FCBayern. I have a team where I can achieve everything, and a lot of teammates have become real friends." 🔴⚪#MiaSanMia #JK2025 pic.twitter.com/jaOMhwCinA

— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) August 23, 2021

“I have a team where I can achieve everything and a lot of teammates have become real friends. That’s why I started playing football in the first place, because it should be fun.”

Bayern president Herbert Hainer added: “We’re happy to be going into the future with Joshua Kimmich. He’s developed into a top international player with us and it’s important to keep players of this quality in our team for the long term.”