Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has firmly dismissed recent discussions surrounding Joshua Kimmich, backing the midfielder and making it clear that his importance to both club and country remains unquestionable.
Speaking to Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), the club president praised Kimmich’s influence, leadership, and performances for Germany, pointing to his display in the latest international fixture as further evidence of his quality.
“I think Joshua Kimmich is one of the most influential
players of his generation. He’s not the captain of the German national team for nothing. I’m convinced we’ll still have a lot of joy for many more years with Joshua Kimmich at FC Bayern and in the national team. This discussion is unnecessary,” Hainer said. “Of course, I’m happy that Tom Bischof and Aleks Pavlović played well for the national team. We know what we have in them at FC Bayern. But the Kimmich discussion is unnecessary.”
There is little doubt that Kimmich remains a central figure in Bayern Munich’s plans, regardless of the emergence of younger midfield options like Bischof and Pavlović. Both youngsters deserve recognition for their performances, but their development should not automatically come at the expense of acknowledging what Kimmich continues to bring to the table.
At 31, Kimmich remains an important leader, an experienced presence, and one of the most influential figures in the German game. Hainer clearly has no patience for suggestions that his importance is suddenly up for debate.
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