Spanish champions Barcelona FC have ruled out the acquisition of Germany midfielder, Joshua Kimmich “for economic reasons, ”club president, Joan Laporta explained.
According to Laporta, the Spanish champions are not considering bringing in any of the two players this summer, saying the deals will be too expensive for the club to handle.
Recall that both players had been linked with Barca to take the place of veteran Sergio Busquets who has left for Inter Miami.
Barca coach, Xavi Hernandez had recently named Kimmich a top player and that there should be talks with Munich should a door for a transfer open.
Bayern president, Herbert Hainer had criticised the statement as a public attempt to poach the player.
Barca earlier in the week signed Germany midfielder Ilkay Gündogan on a free transfer from English champions Manchester City.