Curious twist: Bayern star Joshua Kimmich reveals he's a BVB fan | OneFootball

It is well-known that Joshua Kimmich stands for passion, ambition, and clear statements. All the more surprising are his recent comments about the competition. The midfield boss of FC Bayern revealed in an interview with Welt am Sonntag that he occasionally roots for other Bundesliga clubs – even the rival from Dortmund.

Even though the native Rottweiler Joshua Kimmich is not a "true Munich native," the 30-year-old represents the Mia-san-Mia feeling at FC Bayern like few others. Kimmich is not only the vice-captain of the German record champions, but he is also the spokesperson – both on and off the field.

It is all the more remarkable that Kimmich has now come out as a "fan" of Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt: "As a player of FC Bayern, this might sound a bit strange, but I often root for Frankfurt or Dortmund when they play," the 30-year-old openly explained.

Why the Bayern star roots for BVB

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Behind Kimmich's statements, there is no break with Bayern's rivalry, but a clear thought in favor of the national team.

"It is important for us as a national team that they perform well because there are some players who are potential candidates for us," said Kimmich. "We Bayern players are currently in very good form, and the Dortmund players also seem very stable at the moment. Well-performing clubs serve as a foundation for a strong national team."

With this reasoning, the Bayern midfield boss shows how much he thinks beyond the club's boundaries – and how strongly his focus is already on the 2026 World Cup. For Kimmich, the big picture counts: a strong Bundesliga environment as the basis for a successful DFB team.

Rivalry rests only until the top match

Despite his expression of sympathy, Kimmich will have to switch back to the usual competitive mode in a few days. Then FC Bayern will host Borussia Dortmund for the Bundesliga top match at the Allianz Arena – and there will be no more rooting.

On the field, only one thing counts again: Mia san mia – and everything for the victory.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.