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Real Madrid make first contacts with Bayern Munich superstar ahead of possible summer move

Real Madrid are expected to be busier than usual on the transfer front in 2025 as several targets have been identified. They hope to agree pre-contracts for Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alphonso Davies, and while the latter seems unlikely to reach this stage, another Bayern Munich player could be on his way to the Santiago Bernabeu.

It’s no secret that Real Madrid have struggled in midfield this summer, and the decision not to sign a replacement for Toni Kroos was a poor one. Things have stabilized in recent weeks, although it appears club bosses are keen to address the situation at the end of the season, especially if Luka Modric leaves as expected.

They could do it without paying a transfer fee, since Joshua Kimmich is one of the players they have on their short list. The 29-year-old, whose future at Bayern seems very uncertain as he shows no signs of reaching a new agreement, is available to sign a pre-contract now and, according to BILD (via MD), contacts between Real Madrid and his representatives have already taken place.

Joshua Kimmich in action with Bayern Munich (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Kimmich is said to be attracted by the possibility of playing for Real Madrid, and now that contacts have been made with his representatives, Bayern could find it even more difficult to reach a new agreement with the center.

Barcelona had been heavily linked with Kimmich last summer but a move was ruled out for financial reasons as Hansi Flick also preferred to use internal players. Real Madrid cannot afford to depend on youth players, so his signing makes a lot of sense, especially since he would arrive as a free agent.

It remains to be seen how this situation develops, but if Real Madrid can secure a pre-contract agreement with Kimmich, it would be a very good deal.

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