Barcelona are still planning for next season amidst uncertainty over Frenkie de Jong’s future, and the club is already working on finding a high-quality replacement.
The Dutchman’s contract has not yet been renewed, and the club does not want to risk his future. If De Jong’s contract is not extended before the summer, Barcelona will look to sell him in order to avoid losing him for free in 2026.
In this context, and according to information reported by the Spanish newspaper “El Nacional”, the possibility of signing Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich’s midfielder, has emerged. Kimmich’s contract expires in 2025, and his future at the Bavarian club is uncertain. This presents a tempting market opportunity that Barcelona wants to capitalize on, especially since Hansi Flick has given the green light for the operation.
Kimmich, Flick’s preferred option, is a perfect fit for Barcelona’s style of play. The 29-year-old German possesses the experience and quality to bolster the team’s midfield, and Flick knows him well from their time together at Bayern, where they won the treble in 2020. Kimmich’s ability to play in midfield and also as a right-back will offer the team more tactical flexibility.
Deco has already initiated discussions with Kimmich’s agent to gauge his willingness to move to Barcelona, and the responses have been positive. The German is interested in joining Barcelona and playing under Flick. Although Bayern Munich will try to renew his contract, no progress has been made in the negotiations so far. If his contract is not renewed in the coming months, Bayern may be forced to sell him this summer to avoid losing him for free in 2025.
Kimmich’s potential arrival is largely dependent on De Jong’s situation. While the Dutchman’s contract runs until 2026, it has not yet been renewed. If he does not accept an extension, Barcelona will be forced to consider selling him this summer. De Jong is one of the team’s most valuable assets, making him a target for several major clubs, such as Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, which could result in lucrative offers.
If De Jong leaves, signing Kimmich would be the ideal solution from both a sporting and economic perspective. Barcelona are still evaluating the feasibility of the deal, but Deco has already taken the necessary steps to ensure it moves forward. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining De Jong’s future and in finalizing Kimmich’s potential signing, but the Spanish club is determined to push forward in this direction.