There has been criticism in Germany over Kimmich's perceived dallying, but renewing is not a decision to be taken lightly by player or club

As reported by Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich have opened new talks with Joshua Kimmich after a previous offer was withdrawn from the club. It’s yet another turn in this contract extension

The wait for an end to the Kimmich contract saga will have to continue beyond the first leg against Leverkusen.

In six matches against Bayern since he took over as Leverkusen manager in October 2022, Alonso has never lost, with three draws and three victories. In December, defending German Cup champions Leverkusen eliminated Bayern from the competition with a 1-0 win in Munich.

In a Champions League last-16 clash between two teams from the same country, German record champions Bayern Munich take on defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena on

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen head into the first of their two Champions League Round of 16 showdowns this week. Both are coming off Bundesliga wins, Lever