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Joshua Kimmich: Bayern Munich Signing Leroy Sane 'Would Send Right Message'

Bayern Munich defender Joshua Kimmich has said it "would send the right message" if the club were able to sign Leroy Sane from Manchester City.

Sane has developed into one of the best young players in the Premier League and has played a big part in City winning back-to-back top-flight titles. However, late in the campaign he lost his place in the side, with Pep Guardiola using Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling on the flanks in crucial games.

There has been speculation regarding a possible Bayern pursuit of the young winger. Kimmich said he'd love to see his compatriot make the move to Munich, per Bild (h/t James Westwood of Goal):

"I would like to have Leroy at Bayern.