Florentino Pérez is extremely displeased that Alphonso Davies has ultimately rejected Real Madrid. After much back and forth with Bayern, he has decided to renew his contract after being offered more money in terms of salary. However, the president is still looking for ways to strengthen the team for the next season and has considered a player whose contract is also expiring there: Joshua Kimmich.
Bild has discovered that Joshua Kimmich has already held talks with the officials of Real Madrid and views this option favorably. Negotiations to renew with Bayern are not progressing positively, and it seems he doesn't rule out the possibility of leaving. He is convinced and very much likes the option of changing scenery and taking over from his compatriot Kroos at Santiago Bernabéu.
What Kimmich wants is to compete in all competitions season after season, but especially the Champions League. At Real Madrid, he knows he would find the perfect destination and is enticed by this move. At the moment, his priority remains to renew with Bayern, although, if negotiations don't advance, he doesn't rule out the possibility of leaving and heading to Bernabéu for the next season.
Joshua Kimmich, Betrayal to Bayern after Davies's "no" to Real Madrid
Madrid values long-term signings and avoids paying excessive amounts for players who can arrive on a free transfer in the future. In this case, the club's leaders preferred not to commit financially ahead of time. This policy has been key to the club's financial success, but it is not always ideal for immediate interests.
This is the case of Alphonso Davies, whose entourage hinted that there was some frustration due to the lack of pressure from Real Madrid. They expected a more aggressive move that would reflect the club's genuine interest. This created a distance that has complicated any possible agreement.
With this possibility having fallen through, a new one has emerged. That of Joshua Kimmich. The German is highly favored and is seen as the perfect midfielder for Real Madrid, a new Kroos. The only doubt lies in his age, which falls outside the famous signing policy always carried out by Florentino Pérez. In any case, there is time ahead, and a real option would be his arrival as a free agent at Santiago Bernabéu starting June 30.