Bayern board set to play hardball with Kimmich in future negotiations, reports suggest

Die Rekordmeister intend to stick to their guns despite trying to convince Joshua Kimmich to extend with the Bavarian side.

According to Abendzeitung reporter Maximilian Koch, Bayern’s supervisory board will take a hardline approach to the new negotiations with Joshua Kimmich. 

The Bavarians will not offer a pay rise or signing fee when both parties try to resolve their contract issues.

Max Eberl is now expected to reach a new agreement with Kimmich on reduced terms. 

However, it remains to be seen if the midfielder will agree to such a deal where he loses out. 

The decision appears to coincide with Kimmich’s hesitancy to pen a lucrative new deal which was offered to the player months ago. 

At 30 years of age, the Bavarian giants seem content to play hardball with Kimmich and perhaps set a precedent for future negotiations with others.