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Joshua Kimmich was named Germany's national player of the year in 2017 and 2021 Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich has signed a four-year contract extension to keep him at the club until 2029. Kimmich's current deal was due to expire at the end of this season and he had been linked with a move to Arsenal. The 30-year-old joined Bayern from RB Leipzig in 2015 and has made 429 appearances, scoring 43 goals and providing 115 assists. "At FC Bayern I have the best environment to achieve my sporting goals. That is what my decision was based on, " Kimmich said. "For me at the moment, there is no better package of team-mates, coaching staff and club environment in order to achieve maximum success. I feel at home here and I am not finished yet. " Germany captain Kimmich, who has 97 caps, has won eight Bundesliga titles and one Champions League with Bayern. He has been a regular under Vincent Kompany this season, playing every minute in the Bundesliga until sustaining a minor thigh injury in February. Kimmich is the latest player at the club to sign a new contract this year, with Manuel Neuer, Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies also extending their stays. Bayern are top of the Bundesliga - eight points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen - and will face Inter Milan in the Champions League quarter-finals, with the final set to take place in Munich in May. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Champions League reaction and Europa League build-up Wood set to miss Test summer after knee surgery The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout Preview an upcoming epic crime saga starring Sean Bean Dark doppelganger thriller set in post-war England Bob Mortimer joins the comedy panel show The toxic waste scandal that shattered a community The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout To Free Hit or not in gameweek 29? FPL tips & team of week Hamilton does not feel pressure to 'prove anything' How much do you remember about Super Saturdays? Goalkeeper howler gifts Lille early lead against Dortmund. Video Goalkeeper howler gifts Lille early lead against Dortmund 'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out. Video'So unfortunate' - why Alvarez's penalty was ruled out Will PSG tie provide Champions League redemption for Emery? 'I've still got big part to play' - historic night for Sterling Who plays who in Champions League quarter-finals? Poignant Cheltenham double dedicated to late jockey 'Ugo said he'd shave his chest if England lose to Wales! ' Video'Ugo said he'd shave his chest if England lose to Wales! ' Why is Donnarumma so good at saving penalties? 'Nunez not to blame - but you felt his miss carried more weight' Man Utd's new stadium - 11 key questions Does Verstappen fear Russell but not Norris? F1 Q&A From almost quitting football to Ballon d'Or hope - Raphinha's rebirth Club is in period of change - Ratcliffe. Video Club is in period of change - Ratcliffe 'Some Man Utd players not good enough & overpaid' Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.