Does Bayern leader Kimmich regret his PSG rejection? This is what Matthäus thinks | OneFootball

Joshua Kimmich opted for Munich in the spring of 2025, although there had long been speculation about a possible move to the current CL winners from Paris. Lothar Matthäus does not see this as a missed opportunity

Lothar Matthäus cannot imagine that Kimmich has regretted his decision to join FC Bayern. The TV pundit also bases his assessment on the role the international has in Munich

„For one thing, he wouldn’t have been captain at Paris, which is also an honor to be captain at FC Bayern in the future,“ Matthäus told BILD

Manuel Neuer currently still wears the armband at the German record champions. Kimmich is the first deputy and is considered the 40-year-old’s designated successor. The right-footer has been captain of the German national team since 2024

Matthäus sees Bayern and PSG close together

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Matthäus does not see Kimmich’s decision as a step backwards in sporting terms either. The 1990 world champion referred to the semi-final in the Champions League, in which Bayern and PSG were „on an equal footing“ in his view. According to Matthäus, „nuances“ made the difference in the 4:5 and 1:1

For Matthäus, the fact that Paris have won the Champions League twice recently does not change his assessment. Kimmich made „no mistake“ in extending his contract at FC Bayern. Matthäus also pointed out that the trained midfielder feels at home in Munich with his family

Kimmich has played for FC Bayern since 2015 and has now made 494 competitive appearances for the club. Only eleven club legends have made more appearances in Bayern’s long history. His record includes ten championships, four DFB Cup victories and the 2020 Champions League triumph. The contract until 2029 keeps the door open for further chapters in Munich.