The main target: Joshua Kimmich
Hans-Dieter Flick has made his first requests to Joan Laporta, and one of the primary objectives is to reinforce Barça’s defensive pivot. For this, the German coach has chosen Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich star. Kimmich ends his contract in 2025 and, until now, he has rejected all expansion proposals that have been presented to him.
The resistance of Bayern Munich
Although a priori it seemed that the possible sale of Kimmich would be facilitated by the risk of losing him for free in 12 months, Bayern Munich has instantly rejected all the proposals presented by Barça. The German club is reluctant to lose the player and his new coach, Vincent Kompany, hopes to convince him to stay and sign a new long-term contract.
Competition at the auction
In the event that Barça has to do without Kimmich, they will request significant financial compensation, which makes it difficult for him to potentially sign for other clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal. Given this situation, Flick has begun the search for alternatives, considering players like Wilifried Ndidi, Amadou Onana, Mikel Merino or Martín Zubimendi.
The possible departure of Kingsley Coman
Although Kimmich’s arrival seems complicated, there is another Bayern Munich player who could be more feasible. This is Kingsley Coman, for whom Barça would be willing to listen to proposals and would not request a particularly high figure. Coman has lost the starting job and has had a disappointing year due to injuries, which has led to thoughts about his possible departure from the club.
Flick’s insistence
Hans-Dieter Flick insists Joan Laporta with the signing of Kingsley Coman, considering it a splendid signing for Barça. Flick believes that Coman can become an indispensable part of the team. The signing is expected to close for less than 50 million euros.
