Joshua Kimmich has lifted the lid on a dramatic period where he was on the cusp of leaving Bayern Munich for Paris Saint-Germain.
The German international revealed the transfer was "95 percent" likely to happen during a time of contract uncertainty.
Bayern Munich, surprisingly, had signaled that Kimmich was available for transfer, which immediately alerted several top clubs, with PSG emerging as the most serious contender.
The French giants, under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique and sporting advisor Luis Campos, launched an aggressive recruitment drive.
Their pursuit was so intense that they reportedly visited Kimmich's home to personally present their vision and the project they were building.
Kimmich himself admitted that the financial package offered by PSG was "crazy" and that he had even started contemplating the logistics of moving his family to Paris.
However, despite the lucrative offer and the persuasive efforts of the PSG hierarchy, Kimmich stressed that money was not the only factor influencing his decision.
Ultimately, a shift in circumstances at Bayern, including the appointment of new manager Vincent Kompany, coupled with important family considerations, persuaded Kimmich to reverse his decision and commit his future to the Bavarian club by signing a contract extension until 2029.
