Kim Min-jae’s move to Bayern Munich is getting closer.
Fabrizio Romano, an expert on the European soccer transfer market who works for the British newspaper The Guardian, wrote on his social media account on Sunday (July 17), “Munich and Kim Min-jae are very close to agreeing personal terms. Positive talks have taken place between the two sides and it will be agreed that the contract will run until the summer of 2028. Earlier, Munich announced their intention to pay the buyout amount under Kim’s buyout clause, which is due to be triggered in July.”
Initially, Kim was strongly linked to Manchester United. The Red Devils, who had been monitoring the player since last year, were keen on him, and his agent was thought to be in favor of a move to the club. Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) were strong contenders, but the local English media was convinced that Kim would join United.
However, after Munich suddenly emerged as a contender, the Bavarians are reportedly leading the race to sign Kim.
Munich are serious about signing Kim Min-jae. They believe that Kim’s buyout is relatively cheap and that it is worth paying for. Kim’s buyout clause is said to be around 60 million euros ($83.3 million), which the Bavarians consider to be a bargain compared to the price of another center back, Josuco Gvardiol.
In reality, it’s not expensive at all, considering his performance last season. After joining Napoli from Fenerbahce in the summer transfer window prior to this season, Kim established himself as the club’s main center back in less than a season, and over the course of the season, he became one of the best center backs in the Italian Serie A beyond Napoli. He was named the Serie A’s best defender for the 2022-23 season and was also named to the team of the year. Manchester United had long been interested in Kim, with reports suggesting they were willing to pay more than his buyout clause.스포츠토토
Thomas Tuchel and the Munich hierarchy also seem to have a positive outlook on the player. According to Kevin Howe, a dedicated Munich reporter for Germany’s Sport1, “Tuchel and the Munich board are interested in signing Kim. His transfer fee is very affordable and Munich have been in talks for the past month.”
There’s another tempting offer on the table. A big salary. Santi Auna, an expert on the European soccer transfer market, said: “Munich are in talks with Kim’s agent. “Munich is in talks with Kim’s agent,” explains Santi Auna, an expert on the European soccer transfer market.