Much has been said about the possible arrival of Joshua Kimmich at Barça after recent events. Bayern has grown tired of waiting and has withdrawn the renewal proposal, potentially leaving him free on June 30. He has the possibility to negotiate with anyone, and some rumors pointed to the reactivation of Barça's interest, something that, it seems, will not happen.
Barça's no to Joshua Kimmich
Relevo has revealed that Barça has no intention of signing Kimmich. The journalist Miguel Rico, always well-informed, has been blunt, indicating that "he will not wear" the Barça jersey "for several reasons". Fair Play is one of them, as despite returning to the 1:1 rule is still not very broad, and such signing is impossible right now.
It's not just about Fair Play. At Barça, it is considered that there is no place for Joshua Kimmich in the starting eleven: neither as a midfielder nor as a right-back. The roster of players is extensive, and it is considered that such a salary expense is unnecessary.
However, the strongest reason lies in La Masia. Barça has "blind faith" in the recovery of Marc Bernal, who, at 17 years old, started the season as a starter. He tore his cruciate ligament in a match against Rayo last August, and although he was given 12 months off, he is recovering very positively.
Marc Bernal makes Joshua Kimmich unnecessary
The confidence in Marc Bernal is total and absolute, no one doubts that he will end up being the starting pivot at Barça. His renewal is underway, with an increase in his clause, and he will gradually return to Hansi Flick's plans. We are talking about a recovery that will take time to fully complete, but it will be worth it.
So far, Joshua Kimmich had been hesitating over an offer to renew in Munich for 11 million net per season. Barça could not afford this salary under these conditions, so it has been decided to move on. Although he has always been a request from Hansi Flick, he will never play at Camp Nou.
Among Marc Bernal, Casadó, Pedri, and De Jong, the position is considered more than covered. There are also other candidates who could rise from La Masia. Kimmich is completely ruled out, it is confirmed at Barça.