Joshua Kimmich, previously linked with a move to Liverpool, has officially signed a contract extension with Bayern Munich.
The German international had reportedly caught the attention of top European clubs, including Real Madrid, with suggestions that he might have been open to a Premier League switch, potentially to Liverpool, Arsenal, or Manchester City.
For Liverpool, Kimmich could have been a valuable addition — especially with ongoing uncertainty around Trent Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation and the lack of solid depth behind Ryan Gravenberch in the holding midfield role.
Kimmich commits to Bayern until 2029
Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Thursday that Kimmich has penned a new deal with Bayern, keeping him at the club until 2029.
The versatile midfielder, who can also slot in at right-back, explained that staying in Munich aligns perfectly with his career ambitions:
> “At FC Bayern, I have the best environment to achieve my sporting goals. That’s what my decision was based on. For me, there’s no better combination of teammates, coaching staff, and club atmosphere to achieve the highest success. I feel at home here and I’m not done yet,” Kimmich told fcbayern.com.
Liverpool now forced to look elsewhere
While Liverpool can count on the promising Conor Bradley (21) as an option if Trent departs this summer, the club’s new sporting director, Richard Hughes, will still need to strengthen the position — whether for competition or as a first-choice replacement.
If Alexander-Arnold does leave — with Real Madrid heavily linked — Hughes will almost certainly be tasked with finding a high-quality alternative, especially given Bradley’s ongoing injury concerns.
Though Kimmich was thought to be part of those discussions as a possible solution, Liverpool will now have to explore other targets.
One name that stands out is Jeremie Frimpong, who offers significant attacking output from right-back — currently averaging 2.97 shot-creating actions per game compared to Trent’s 3.71 (according to FBref).
In short, while Kimmich is off the table, Liverpool has other options to consider as they prepare for a potentially crucial summer transfer window.