(sabasports report) According to the Daily Sport, Leon Goretzka has rejected an offer from Barcelona that did not meet the player’s expectations.
Reports suggest that if Kimmich is a priority for Xavi, he is also a priority for new Barcelona coach Eric ten Hag. Frick, who will be unveiled as the new Barcelona coach this week, is in desperate need of a player who has worked with Kimmich on the German national team and at Bayern Munich.
There has been some contact, but talks have stalled due to a disagreement between the offer made by FC Barcelona and Kimmich’s financial demands.
According to different sources, Kimmich’s current annual salary is around €19.5m (before tax), a figure Barcelona would struggle to match. Actually, there are two factors that influence the parties to reach an agreement. First, Barca need to satisfy the 1-1 rule, which allows all proceeds from player sales to be used for acquisitions, but that will have to wait for investment to be funded.
Second, Barcelona needs to balance its payroll, especially with Robert Lewandowski’s salary approaching €30m next season. Kimmich’s demands clash with Barca’s needs, so it will be interesting to see how this potential acquisition plays out in the coming months.