Pep Guardiola is keen on bringing his protege Joshua Kimmich back to Manchester City. The City manager, who previously worked with Kimmich for three years at Bayern Munich, is reportedly eyeing the unsettled defender amid his uncertain future at the Allianz Arena following Thomas Tuchel’s tenure.
Guardiola’s familiarity with Kimmich’s qualities from their time together in Munich has bolstered City’s interest. Pep believes Kimmich’s presence could enhance City’s midfield control, especially since the departure of Ilkay Gundogan in the summer of 2023 left a significant void that has yet to be adequately filled.
Kimmich’s situation at Bayern has been described as precarious by German football expert Christian Falk, who highlighted uncertainties surrounding contract negotiations and the player’s substantial wage demands. Despite interests from clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid, Kimmich remains focused on resolving his Bayern future before entertaining offers elsewhere.
