Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer slams Barcelona for 'flirting' with Joshua Kimmich

<p>Bayern Munich president Herbet Hainer has accused Barcelona of "openly flirting" with midfielder Joshua Kimmich.</p>

<p>The 28-year-old midfielder has been linked with&nbsp;the La Liga Champions since before the 2022/23 season, with rumours intensifying ahead of this summer transfer window.</p>

<p>Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski fuelled these rumours when responding to a post-match question regarding the German.</p>

<p>"Everyone knows the qualities of Jo Kimmich," said Lewandowski following their 1-0 win over Kimmich's Germany in an international friendly.</p>

<p>"A player like that is a wish for every coach, it's no secret. Barcelona are always looking for the best options. But I don't want to say any more now, because I want to go on vacation in peace!" he ended. </p>

<p>These comments came on the back of Kimmich recently shutting down the speculation surrounding his career after responding to a reporter following their 3-3 draw&nbsp;against&nbsp;Ukraine in their friendly match prior to facing Poland.</p>

<p>"It was difficult not to come across it [the rumours]. Generally, I'm not too invested in the rumours," said Kimmich.</p>

<p>"I still have, as everyone knows, two years left on my contract and we have big plans [for those two years] at Bayern."</p>

<p>Kimmich, who can also play as a wing-back, made 33 appearances in a Bundesliga season that saw them pip Borussia Dortmund to the title on an intriguing final match day.</p>

<p>The Bavarians president Herbert Hainer has now come out fuming following other reports which state that Barcelona manager Xavi is looking to sign Kimmich as a replacement for the Inter Miami bound star, in what Hainer sees as unprofessional advances for one of their star players.</p>

<p>"I don't understand why they [Barca] openly and offensively flirt with our player. Joshua Kimmich is an absolute cornerstone for us. He's firmly in our plans for the future, for sure." he told Sky Sport. </p>

<p>"If there is an open door, there will be negotiations with Bayern. It is clear that we need a player of a very high level in this position, otherwise, it will be very difficult to keep up next year," ended Hainer.&nbsp;</p>

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